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Local offices in Kenton
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Utilities · City office
Kenton Waterworks Office
111 W. Franklin St., Kenton, OH 43326
Help here
- Water utility billingPay your city utility bill or get help with your water service account.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on paymentservicenetwork.com
Local office · City office
Kenton City Hall
111 W. Franklin St., Kenton, OH 43326
Help here
- City services and informationContact City Hall for help with city services and questions about local government.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofkenton.com
Older adults · County office
Hardin County Council on Aging
100 Memorial Avenue, Kenton, OH 43326
Help here
- Senior center activitiesAdults age 60 and older can take part in activities at the senior center.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on facebook.com
Jobs and training · Regional office
OhioMeansJobs Hardin County
175 W. Franklin St., Suite 150, Kenton, OH 43326
Help here
- Job search and career helpGet help with job searches, career planning, and job training.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on ohioarea8wdb.org
State office · State office
Ohio BMV Hardin County Deputy Registrar
1021 W. Lima St., Suite 102, Kenton, OH 43326
Help here
- Driver licensing and identificationVisit the BMV office for driver license and identification services.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on bmv.ohio.gov
Library · County office
Mary Lou Johnson Hardin County District Library
325 E. Columbus St., Kenton, OH 43326
Help here
- Library servicesBorrow books and other materials or use library programs and resources.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on mljlibrary.org
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Kenton
Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.
Food bank
Food banks supply the food pantries and meal sites near you. Call or check the website to find one close by.
Nonprofit
West Ohio Food Bank
1380 East Kibby Street, Lima, OH 45804
Listed on feedingamerica.org, checked on October 10, 2026
Free legal help
Free help with civil legal problems, like eviction, benefits and family law, for people with low incomes. Funded by the Legal Services Corporation.
Nonprofit
Legal Aid of Western Ohio, Inc.
Listed on lsc.gov, checked on October 10, 2026
Community action
Local nonprofits that help people with low incomes. Many help with energy bills, rent, jobs and taxes. Call to ask what they offer now.
Nonprofit
Hancock Hardin Wyandot Putnam Community Action Commission
1637 Tiffin Avenue, Findlay, OH 45840
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Hardin County
Kenton is in Hardin County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Hardin County Job and Family Services
175 W. Franklin Street, Suite 150, Kenton, OH 43326
Help here
- Public assistanceApply for food, cash, and medical assistance programs.
- Child and family servicesGet help with child care, child welfare, and family support services.
- Employment servicesGet connected to jobs, training, and employment support.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on hardinjfs.org
Child support · County office
Hardin County Child Support Enforcement Agency
175 W. Franklin Street, Suite 220, Kenton, OH 43326
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help setting up, changing, or enforcing a child support order and checking payments.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on hardincountyohio.gov
Public health · County office
Kenton Hardin Health Department
175 W. Franklin Street, Suite 120, Kenton, OH 43326
Help here
- Public health servicesGet public health services such as immunizations, health screenings, and birth records.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on hardinhealth.org
Courts and legal help · County office
Hardin County Law Library
1 Courthouse Square, Kenton, OH 43326
Help here
- Legal information resourcesUse legal information and research resources with help from the law librarian.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on ohiolegalhelp.org
Veterans · County office
Hardin County Veterans Service Commission
One Courthouse Square, Suite 170, Kenton, OH 43326
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceVeterans can get advice about benefits and help applying for them.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on hardincountyohio.gov
State office · State office
Hardin County Title Office
1021 W. Lima Street, Suite 102, Kenton, OH 43326
Help here
- Vehicle title servicesApply for or transfer an Ohio vehicle title at the county title office.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on bmvonline.dps.ohio.gov
Ohio programs by kind of help
These are run by Ohio 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
- Ohio 211
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988