Lake City
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Local offices in Lake City
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Local office · City office
City Administration
202 Kelley Street, Lake City, SC 29560
Help here
- City services and public recordsAsk about city services, contact city officials, or submit a public records request.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on lakecitysc.gov
Utilities · City office
Lake City Water and Sewer
202 Kelley Street, Lake City, SC 29560
Help here
- Water and sewer service and billingStart or stop water and sewer service, ask about your bill, or report a repair.Apply online
- Utility bill assistanceAsk the city about help with delinquent utility bills and how to enroll.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on lakecitysc.gov
Library · Regional office
Lake City Public Library
221 East Main Street, Lake City, SC 29560
Help here
- Library resources and programsUse the library's books, computers, research resources, and public programs.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on florencelibrary.org
Older adults · Nonprofit
Lake City Senior Center
198 N. Acline Street, Lake City, SC 29560
Help here
- Senior activities and servicesAdults age 50 and older can join social, learning, exercise, and nutrition activities.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on lakecitysc.gov
Housing authority · City office
Lake City Housing Authority
398 N Matthews Road, Lake City, SC 29560
Help here
- Affordable housingContact the housing authority about its affordable housing programs and services.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on lakecityha.net
State office · State office
South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles, Lake City
728 S. Ron McNair Boulevard, Lake City, SC 29560
Help here
- Driver licensing and road testsVisit this branch for driver license services and available knowledge or road tests.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on dmv.sc.gov
Local office · Regional office
SC 211
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall or search online to find local help with food, housing, bills, jobs, and other needs.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on sc211.org
City of Lake City, South Carolina website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Florence County
Lake City 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
- SC 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