Pittsboro
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Local offices in Pittsboro
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Local office · City office
Pittsboro Town Hall
287 East Street, Suite 221, Pittsboro, NC 27312
Help here
- Town government servicesVisit or contact Town Hall for help with town departments and local government services.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on pittsboronc.gov
Utilities · City office
Pittsboro Utility Billing
287 East Street, Suite 221, Pittsboro, NC 27312
Help here
- Utility bills and paymentsPay a Town utility bill or contact the Town about a billing question.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on pittsboronc.gov
Library · County office
Chatham Community Library
197 NC Hwy 87 N, Pittsboro, NC 27312
Help here
- Library servicesBorrow books and other materials, use public computers and Wi-Fi, or attend library programs.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on chathamcountync.gov
Parks and recreation · City office
Pittsboro Parks and Recreation
287 East Street, Suite 221-A, Pittsboro, NC 27312
Help here
- Recreation programs and facility rentalsFind town recreation programs and ask about reserving a public facility, including the Community House.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on pittsboronc.gov
Parks and recreation · City office
Pittsboro Community House
65 Thompson Street, Pittsboro, NC 27312
Help here
- Community gathering spaceApply to rent this public space for a meeting, gathering, or celebration.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on pittsboronc.gov
Checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Chatham County
Pittsboro is in Chatham County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Chatham County Department of Social Services
102 Camp Drive, Pittsboro, NC 27312
Help here
- Food, Medicaid, and cash assistanceApply for food benefits, Medicaid, and temporary cash assistance for eligible households.Read more
- Child care subsidyAsk about help paying for child care if your family meets income rules.
- Child supportGet help establishing, collecting, and enforcing court-ordered child support.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on chathamcountync.gov
Public health · County office
Chatham County Public Health Department
80 East Street, Pittsboro, NC 27312
Help here
- Public health and environmental health servicesGet health information and help with services such as vaccinations, well water testing, and food safety inspections.
- Clinical health servicesMake an appointment for preventive screenings, family planning, immunizations, and other clinic services.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on chathamcountync.gov
Older adults · County office
Chatham County Aging Services
365 Highway 87 North, Pittsboro, NC 27312
Help here
- Aging and caregiver supportFind local programs, meals, activities, and support for older adults and their caregivers.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on chathamcountync.gov
Veterans · County office
Chatham County Veteran Services
964 East Street, Suite 209, Pittsboro, NC 27312
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceGet help understanding and applying for available veterans benefits.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on chathamcountync.gov
Emergency help · County office
Chatham County Emergency Management
112 Innovation Way, Pittsboro, NC 27312
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and responseGet local emergency preparedness information and help with emergency planning and recovery resources.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on chathamcountync.gov
Library · County office
Chatham County Public Libraries
197 NC Hwy 87 N, Pittsboro, NC 27312
Help here
- Library materials and public accessBorrow books and other materials, use public computers and Wi-Fi, and attend programs for all ages.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on chathamcountync.gov
North Carolina programs by kind of help
These are run by North Carolina and work the same everywhere in the state. Each page lists the programs and how to apply.
- FoodFood benefits, WIC, school meals and food banks.
- HousingRent help, shelter, and help with heat and power bills.
- GoodsClothing, diapers, furniture, a phone and other things for home.
- TransitBus fares, rides and getting to appointments.
- HealthHealth coverage, Medicare, mental health care and help with drug costs.
- MoneyCash help, disability, retirement and veterans payments, and tax help.
- CareChild care, help for older adults and disability support.
- EducationHelp paying for college and training, and free preschool.
- WorkJobs, unemployment, and the IDs and papers you need for work.
- LegalFree legal help, and help staying safe.
Checked on October 8, 2026
Federal help anyone can use
These come from the federal government, so they work the same in every state.
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people with little income and few resources who are 65 or older, blind, or have a disability, including children.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes and now cannot work because of a disability that will last a long time.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Social Security retirement benefits
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes, starting as early as 62. Spouses and widows may also get benefits.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Medicare
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Health insurance for people 65 or older and for some younger people with a disability or kidney failure.
Call 1-800-633-4227 - Extra Help with Medicare drug costs
Social Security Administration. Help paying for Medicare prescription drug plans for people with limited income and resources.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - VA health care
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Health care at VA clinics and hospitals for veterans who served in the active military and did not get a dishonorable discharge.
Call 1-877-222-8387 - VA disability compensation and benefits
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Monthly payments for veterans with an illness or injury caused or made worse by military service, plus education, home loan and other benefits.
Call 1-800-827-1000 - FAFSA, the federal student aid form
U.S. Department of Education. One free form that opens federal grants, work-study and loans for college or trade school. Many states and schools use it for their own aid too.
Call 1-800-433-3243 - Federal Pell Grant
U.S. Department of Education. Money for college or trade school that usually does not have to be paid back, for students with financial need.
Call 1-800-433-3243 - HealthCare.gov
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. The federal marketplace for health insurance plans. Many people can get lower monthly costs based on their income.
Call 1-800-318-2596 - Lifeline phone and internet discount
Federal Communications Commission. A monthly discount on phone or internet service for households with low income or who get benefits like SNAP, Medicaid or SSI.
Call 1-800-234-9473 - Head Start and Early Head Start
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Free preschool, child care and family support for young children from birth to age 5 in families with low income, run by local programs.
Call 1-866-763-6481 - IRS Free File
Internal Revenue Service. File your federal tax return online for free with tax software offered through the IRS, if your income is under the year's limit.
- VITA and TCE free tax help
Internal Revenue Service. IRS-certified volunteers prepare and file your taxes for free, in person, for people with low or moderate income, older adults and people with disabilities.
Call 1-800-906-9887 - Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)
Internal Revenue Service. A federal tax credit for people who work and earn low to moderate income. It can mean a bigger refund, even if you owe no tax.
Call 1-800-829-1040 - Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8)
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Help paying rent in a home you choose, for families with very low income, older adults and people with disabilities. Local housing authorities run it, and many have waiting lists.
- Replace a Social Security card
Social Security Administration. Get a free replacement Social Security card if yours was lost, stolen or damaged. Many people can ask online.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - FEMA disaster assistance
Federal Emergency Management Agency. Help with a place to stay, repairs and other needs after a disaster the President has declared in your area.
Call 1-800-621-3362
Checked on October 9, 2026
Talk to a person
- NC 211
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 2-1-1 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988