Lima
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Local offices in Lima
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Housing authority · City office
Department of Housing and Neighborhoods
50 Town Square, Lima, OH 45801
Help here
- Housing repair and homeownership helpAsk about city housing repair and homeownership programs.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on limaohio.gov
Housing authority · Regional office
Allen Metropolitan Housing Authority
600 S. Main Street, Lima, OH 45804
Help here
- Affordable housing and rental assistanceAsk about affordable housing, housing vouchers, and other housing programs.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on allenmha.com
Utilities · City office
City of Lima Utilities Customer Service
424 N. Central Avenue, Lima, OH 45801
Help here
- Water and sewer service and billingGet help with water and sewer bills, payment arrangements, and starting or changing service.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on limawater.cityhall.lima.oh.us
Local office · City office
Lima Municipal Center
50 Town Square, Lima, OH 45801
Help here
- City information and customer serviceCall the city for help finding a department or reporting a city concern.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on limaohio.gov
Jobs and training · State office
OhioMeansJobs Allen County
951 Commerce Parkway, Lima, OH 45802
Help here
- Job search and employment supportVisit for help finding work and using employment services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dam.assets.ohio.gov
Library · Regional office
Lima Public Library
650 West Market Street, Lima, OH 45801
Help here
- Library services and programsVisit the library to borrow materials, use library resources, and join programs.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on limalibrary.com
Parks and recreation · City office
Parks, Recreation and Forestry
50 Town Square, Lima, OH 45801
Help here
- Parks and recreationFind city parks and recreation activities and program information.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on limaohio.gov
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Lima
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
West Ohio Community Action Partnership
540 S. Central Avenue, Lima, OH 45804
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Allen County
Lima is in Allen County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Allen County Department of Job and Family Services
951 Commerce Pkwy., Lima, OH 45804
Help here
- Food, cash, and medical assistanceApply for public benefits and get help with food, cash, and medical assistance.Apply onlineRead more
- Child care and transportation supportAsk about child care and transportation support for eligible residents.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on acjfs.org
Public health · State office
Allen County WIC
2138 Allentown Road, Lima, OH 45805
Help here
- WIC nutrition supportWIC offers nutrition support for eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children under five.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on allencountypublichealth.org
Child support · County office
Allen County Child Support Enforcement Agency
200 W. Market St., Lima, OH 45801
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help with child support cases, payments, and requests to review an order.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on allencountyohiochildsupport.com
Housing authority · Regional office
Allen Metropolitan Housing Authority
600 S. Main St., Lima, OH 45804
Help here
- Affordable housingAsk about public housing, rental assistance, and housing applications.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on allenmha.com
Public health · County office
Allen County Public Health
219 E. Market St., Lima, OH 45801
Help here
- Public health servicesGet health services, health information, and help with public health concerns.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on allencountypublichealth.org
Mental health and recovery · Regional office
Mental Health and Recovery Services Board of Allen, Auglaize, and Hardin Counties
528 W. Market St., Lima, OH 45801
Help here
- Behavioral health and recovery referralsContact the board for help finding local mental health and substance use services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on wecarepeople.org
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
- Allen 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