Sidney
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Local offices in Sidney
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Housing authority · Regional office
Shelby Metropolitan Housing Authority
706 N Wagner Avenue, Sidney, OH 45365
Help here
- Affordable housingAsk about public housing and other affordable housing opportunities for eligible households.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on shelbymha.org
Utilities · City office
Revenue Collection and Utility Billing
201 W Poplar Street, Sidney, OH 45365
Help here
- City utility billsPay a city water, sewer, trash, recycling, or stormwater bill and ask about starting service.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on sidneyoh.com
Older adults · Nonprofit
Senior Center of Sidney-Shelby County
304 S West Avenue, Sidney, OH 45365
Help here
- Programs for older adultsAdults age 50 and older can join activities and programs focused on health, learning, recreation, and social connection.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on srcentersidney-shelby.com
State office · State office
Sidney Deputy Registrar License Agency
1000 Milligan Court, Sidney, OH 45365
Help here
- Driver licenses and permitsVisit for driver license and permit services offered through the Ohio BMV.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on bmv.ohio.gov
Library · County office
Amos Memorial Public Library
230 E North Street, Sidney, OH 45365
Help here
- Library servicesVisit to borrow books and other materials, use library resources, or attend programs.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on shelbycountylibraries.org
Local office · City office
Sidney City Hall
201 W Poplar Street, Sidney, OH 45365
Help here
- City government informationGet help finding city services, contacting city staff, or sharing a concern with City Council.Read more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on sidneyoh.com
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Sidney
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
Bridges Community Action Partnership
232 N. Main Street, Suite G, Marysville, OH 43040
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Shelby County
Sidney is in Shelby County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Shelby County Department of Job & Family Services
227 S. Ohio Ave., Sidney, OH 45365
Help here
- Public assistanceApply for food, cash, medical, and child care assistance.Apply onlineRead more
- Child and adult protective servicesReport suspected abuse or neglect of a child or an adult.Read more
- Child supportGet help with child support services and payments.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on shelbycountyjfs.org
Public health · County office
Sidney-Shelby County Health Department WIC
202 W. Poplar St., Sidney, OH 45365
Help here
- WIC food and nutrition supportEligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children under five can get healthy food and nutrition support.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on shelbycountyhealthdept.org
Housing authority · Regional office
Shelby Metropolitan Housing Authority
706 N. Wagner Ave., Sidney, OH 45365
Help here
- Housing assistanceAsk about public housing and housing choice vouchers for eligible households.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on shelbymha.org
Public health · County office
Sidney-Shelby County Health Department
202 W. Poplar St., Sidney, OH 45365
Help here
- Public health servicesGet local health services and information on preventing illness and protecting community health.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on shelbycountyhealthdept.org
Courts and legal help · County office
Shelby County Common Pleas Court
100 E. Court St., Sidney, OH 45365
Help here
- Court information and self-representationFind court information and forms for some cases if you plan to represent yourself.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on co.shelby.oh.us
Older adults · Regional office
Area Agency on Aging, PSA 2
220 E. Monument Ave., Suite 200, Dayton, OH 45402
Help here
- Aging and caregiver supportOlder adults and caregivers can get connected to services that help them live safely at home.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on info4seniors.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
- 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