Princeton
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Local offices in Princeton
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Local office · City office
Princeton City Hall
800 Bee Street, Princeton, WV 24740
Help here
- City government servicesVisit or call City Hall for help with city services, forms, public meetings, and city information.Read more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofprinceton.org
Utilities · City office
Princeton Sanitary Board
800 Bee Street, Princeton, WV 24740
Help here
- Sewer service and billingContact the city for information about sewer service and utility billing.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofprinceton.org
Utilities · City office
Princeton Public Works
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- Trash collectionAsk Public Works about city trash pickup and special pickups.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofprinceton.org
Library · City office
Princeton Public Library
920 Mercer Street, Princeton, WV 24740
Help here
- Library and community resourcesUse the library for books, computers, internet, learning programs, and community activities.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on princetonlibrarywv.com
Parks and recreation · City office
Princeton Parks and Recreation Department
201 Morrison Drive, Princeton, WV 24740
Help here
- Recreation programs and facilitiesFind recreation programs, parks, playgrounds, and community events through the department.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofprinceton.org
State office · State office
West Virginia DMV Princeton Regional Office
198 Davis Street, Princeton, WV 24740
Help here
- Driver licensing and DMV servicesVisit the DMV office for driver licensing and other in-person motor vehicle services.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on dmv.wv.gov
Jobs and training · State office
WorkForce West Virginia Mercer County Office
195 Davis Street, Princeton, WV 24739
Help here
- Job search and workforce servicesVisit the workforce office for job search, employment, and training support.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on workforcewv.org
City of Princeton, West Virginia website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Mercer County
Princeton is in Mercer County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · State office
Mercer County Department of Human Services Office
350 Davis Street, Princeton, WV 24740
Help here
- Family and social servicesApply for food, medical, cash, energy, and emergency assistance, and get help with child and adult welfare services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dohs.wv.gov
Public health · County office
Mercer County Health Department
978 Blue Prince Road, Bluefield, WV 24740
Help here
- Public health and clinic servicesGet health services such as screenings, immunizations, and preventive care.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on mercercountyhealthwv.com
Public health · State office
Mercer County WIC Program
286 Blue Prince Road, Bluefield, WV 24701
Help here
- WIC nutrition supportApply for food and nutrition support for eligible pregnant people, parents, infants, and children.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dhhr.wv.gov
Housing authority · Regional office
Bluefield Housing Authority
1600 Hill Avenue, Bluefield, WV 24701
Help here
- Affordable housingAsk about affordable housing and rental assistance for eligible residents.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on bluefieldhousing.org
Emergency help · County office
Mercer County Office of Emergency Services
Help here
- Emergency preparedness informationGet information about local emergency services and disaster preparedness.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on mercercountywvem.com
Older adults · Regional office
Appalachian Area Agency on Aging
Help here
- Aging and disability supportGet information about senior services, nutrition, transportation, and support for living independently.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on aaaoa.org
West Virginia programs by kind of help
These are run by West 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 - 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
- West Virginia 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