Williamsburg
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Local offices in Williamsburg
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Housing authority · City office
Williamsburg Redevelopment & Housing Authority
401 Lafayette Street, Williamsburg, VA 23185
Help here
- Public housingApply for affordable public housing when the waiting list is open.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on wrhaapply.williamsburgva.gov
Utilities · City office
City Utility Billing Office
401 Lafayette Street, Williamsburg, VA 23185
Help here
- Water service and billsStart or stop water service, pay your bill, or ask about a payment plan.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on williamsburgva.gov
Local office · City office
City of Williamsburg Municipal Building
401 Lafayette Street, Williamsburg, VA 23185
Help here
- City information and servicesContact the city to get help finding the right department or service.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on williamsburgva.gov
State office · State office
Virginia Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services, Williamsburg Office
304 Bulifants Blvd, Suite 103, Williamsburg, VA 23188
Help here
- Disability employment servicesGet help preparing for, finding, or keeping a job if you have a disability.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on dars.virginia.gov
Jobs and training · Regional office
Virginia Career Works - Williamsburg Center
4601 Opportunity Way, Room 118, Williamsburg, VA 23188
Help here
- Job search and career servicesGet help with job searches, career planning, and workforce programs.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on theworkforcecouncil.org
State office · State office
Virginia DMV Customer Service Center, Williamsburg
5235 John Tyler Highway, Williamsburg, VA 23185
Help here
- Driver and vehicle servicesVisit the DMV for driver licensing and other driver or vehicle services.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on dmv.virginia.gov
Parks and recreation · City office
Williamsburg Community Building
401 N Boundary Street, Williamsburg, VA 23185
Help here
- Community meeting spaceCommunity groups and residents can reserve meeting rooms for a fee.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on williamsburgva.gov
City of Williamsburg, Virginia website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Williamsburg
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
Virginia Peninsula Foodbank
2401 Aluminum Avenue, Hampton, VA 23661
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 Society of Eastern Virginia
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
Williamsburg-James City County Community Action Agency
P O Box 515, Norge, VA 23127
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Williamsburg
Williamsburg is in Williamsburg. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · City office
Williamsburg Human Services
401 Lafayette Street, Williamsburg, VA 23185
Help here
- Benefits and social servicesGet help with benefit programs, social work, and referrals to local services.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on williamsburgva.gov
State office · State office
James City County-Williamsburg WIC Clinic
5300 Palmer Lane, Williamsburg, VA 23188
Help here
- WIC nutrition programWIC helps eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children get healthy food and nutrition support.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on vdh.virginia.gov
Local office · State office
211 Virginia
Help here
- Community resource referralCall 211 to find local help with housing, food, health care, and other needs.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on 211virginia.org
Public health · State office
Williamsburg-James City County Health Department
5300 Palmer Lane, Williamsburg, VA 23188
Help here
- Local public health servicesContact the health department for local public health services and health information.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on vdh.virginia.gov
Mental health and recovery · Regional office
Colonial Behavioral Health Williamsburg Office
1651 Merrimac Trail, Building 1, Williamsburg, VA 23185
Help here
- Behavioral health servicesAdults can seek an assessment and help connecting to mental health or substance use services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on colonialbh.org
Courts and legal help · State office
Williamsburg/James City County Circuit Court
5201 Monticello Avenue, Suite Six, Williamsburg, VA 23188-8218
Help here
- Court clerk servicesContact the clerk for court information and help with filings, records, probate, and other court matters.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on vacourts.gov
Virginia programs by kind of help
These are run by Virginia 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
- 211 Virginia
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