Montpelier
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Local offices in Montpelier
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Local office · City office
Montpelier City Hall and City Clerk
39 Main Street, Montpelier, VT 05602
Help here
- City Clerk servicesGet help with voter registration, vital records, marriage licenses, dog licenses, and city records.
- Water and sewer bill paymentsPay your city water and sewer bill or ask about payment options at City Hall.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on montpelier-vt.org
Library · Nonprofit
Kellogg-Hubbard Library
135 Main Street, Montpelier, VT 05602
Help here
- Public library servicesBorrow books and other materials, use library resources, and get help from library staff.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on kellogghubbard.org
Older adults · City office
Montpelier Senior Activity Center
58 Barre Street, Montpelier, VT 05602
Help here
- Senior activities and mealsOlder adults can find classes, activities, meals, and community resources at the center.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on montpelier-vt.org
Housing authority · City office
Montpelier Housing Authority
155 Main Street, Montpelier, VT 05602
Help here
- Affordable housingAsk about public housing, affordable apartments, and housing vouchers for eligible residents.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on montpelier-vt.org
State office · State office
Vermont DMV Montpelier Office
120 State Street, Montpelier, VT 05602
Help here
- Driver and motor vehicle servicesVisit the DMV for driver licensing and other motor vehicle services.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on dmv.vermont.gov
Checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Washington County
Montpelier is in Washington County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · State office
Barre Economic Services Division Office
McFarland State Office Building, 5 Perry Street, Suite 150, Barre, VT 05641
Help here
- Economic assistanceApply for or get help with state benefits, including food, health care, and cash assistance.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dcf.vermont.gov
Public health · State office
Barre Local Health Office
5 Perry Street, Suite 250, Barre, VT 05641
Help here
- Public health servicesGet information and help with immunizations, infectious diseases, and other local health needs.
- Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)Get food and nutrition support during pregnancy and for children under five.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on healthvermont.gov
Child support · State office
Barre Office of Child Support
219 North Main Street, Barre, VT 05641
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help setting up, changing, or collecting child support.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dcf.vermont.gov
Jobs and training · State office
Barre-Montpelier Job Center
McFarland Building, 5 Perry Street, Suite 200, Barre, VT 05641
Help here
- Job search and employment servicesGet help finding a job, building work skills, and connecting with employment services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on labor.vermont.gov
State office · State office
Montpelier DMV Office
120 State Street, Montpelier, VT 05602
Help here
- Driver and motor vehicle servicesVisit for driver license, identification, and motor vehicle services.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dmv.vermont.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Central Vermont Council on Aging
59 North Main Street, Suite 200, Barre, VT 05641
Help here
- Aging and caregiver supportGet help finding aging services, caregiver support, Medicare counseling, and long-term care options.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on cvcoa.org
Vermont programs by kind of help
These are run by Vermont 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 - 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
- Vermont 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