Florence
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Local offices in Florence
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Local office · City office
City Center
324 West Evans Street, Florence, SC 29501
Help here
- City services and questionsVisit the City Center to connect with municipal services and ask the city for help.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on cityofflorencesc.gov
Utilities · City office
Utilities and Licensing Division
324 West Evans Street, Florence, SC 29501
Help here
- Water and sewer accounts and billsSet up water or sewer service, pay a bill, or ask a question about your account.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on cityofflorencesc.gov
Parks and recreation · City office
Parks, Recreation and Sports Tourism Department
513 Barnes Street, Florence, SC 29501
Help here
- Recreation programs and parksFind city programs, community centers, sports activities, and parks.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on cityofflorencesc.gov
Housing authority · Regional office
Housing Authority of Florence
2640 West Palmetto Street, Florence, SC 29501
Help here
- Public housingContact the Housing Authority about public housing and housing applications.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on hafsc.org
State office · State office
South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles, Florence Branch
3102 East Palmetto Street, Florence, SC 29506
Help here
- Driver licensingVisit the branch for driver license services and knowledge or road tests.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dmv.sc.gov
Jobs and training · State office
SC Works Florence Center
1558 West Evans Street, Florence, SC 29501
Help here
- Job search and workforce helpGet help searching for work, preparing a resume, and finding employment services.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on scworks.org
City of Florence, South Carolina website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Offices for all of Florence County
Florence is in Florence County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · State office
Florence County Department of Social Services
2685 S. Irby St., Florence, SC 29505
Help here
- Public assistanceApply for food and other public assistance programs.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dss.sc.gov
Public health · State office
Florence County Health Department
145 E. Cheves St., Florence, SC 29506
Help here
- WICWIC helps eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children get healthy food and nutrition support.Read more
- Public health servicesContact the health department for local public health services and appointments.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dph.sc.gov
Child support · State office
Pee Dee Region Child Support Enforcement
2120 W. Jody Rd., Suite D, Florence, SC 29501
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help with child support payments and enforcement.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dss.sc.gov
Veterans · County office
Florence County Veterans Affairs
707 E. National Cemetery Rd., Florence, SC 29506
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceGet help understanding and applying for veterans benefits.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on florencecountysc.gov
Emergency help · County office
Florence County Emergency Management Department
1221 Justice Way, Effingham, SC 29541
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and responseGet county emergency information and preparedness guidance.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on florencecountysc.gov
Library · County office
Florence County Library System
509 S. Dargan St., Florence, SC 29506
Help here
- Library servicesVisit or contact the library system for books, research help, and public library services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on florencelibrary.org
South Carolina programs by kind of help
These are run by South 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
- South Carolina 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