Cordova
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Local offices in Cordova
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Housing help · State office
Alaska Housing Finance Corporation, Cordova Office
401 Second Street, Cordova, AK 99574
Help here
- Public housing and rental assistanceApply for housing assistance and ask about local public housing.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on ahfc.us
Utilities · City office
City Utilities
601 First Street, Cordova, AK 99574
Help here
- Water, sewer, and garbage billsOpen or manage a city utility account, pay bills, and ask about help with utility costs.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofcordova.net
Parks and recreation · City office
Bidarki Recreation Center
103 Council Avenue, Cordova, AK 99574
Help here
- Recreation and fitnessVisit for recreation programs, gym access, and facility information.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofcordova.net
State office · City office
Cordova Division of Motor Vehicles
2nd and Lake Street, Cordova, AK 99574
Help here
- Driver licenses and identification cardsMake an appointment to apply for a driver license, permit, or state identification card.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofcordova.net
Library · City office
Cordova Public Library
601 First Street, Cordova, AK 99574
Help here
- Library servicesBorrow books and use library computers and Wi-Fi.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cordovalibrary.org
Local office · City office
City Hall
601 First Street, Cordova, AK 99574
Help here
- City services and informationVisit City Hall for help with city services and information.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofcordova.net
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Cordova
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
Food Bank of Alaska, Inc.
2192 Viking Drive, Anchorage, AK 99501
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
Alaska Legal Services Corporation
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
Rural Alaska Community Action Program, Incorporated (RurAL CAP)
731 E. 8th Avenue, Anchorage, AK 99501
Listed on commerce.alaska.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Chugach Census Area
Cordova is in Chugach Census Area. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Public health · State office
Valdez Public Health Center
1001 Meals Ave., Valdez, AK 99686
Help here
- Public health nursingGet public health nursing services from the state health department.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on health.alaska.gov
Local office · Nonprofit
Alaska 211
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall 211 to get help finding local services such as food, shelter, health care, and senior support.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on alaska211.org
Older adults · Regional office
Valdez Senior Center
1300 East Hanagita Place, Valdez, AK 99686
Help here
- Senior servicesFind meals and other support services for older adults.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on valdezseniorcenter.org
Jobs and training · State office
Valdez Job Center
213 Meals Ave., Room 22, Valdez, AK 99686
Help here
- Job search and employment servicesGet help finding work, training, and other job search services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on jobs.state.ak.us
State office
Valdez DMV
217 Meals Avenue, Suite 6, Valdez, AK 99686
Help here
- Driver and vehicle servicesApply for or renew a driver license, take a knowledge test, or complete vehicle services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dmv.alaska.gov
Alaska programs by kind of help
These are run by Alaska 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.
- 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.
- Legal helpFree legal help with eviction, family law, benefits and more.
- SafetyHelp with abuse at home, a safe place to stay, and crisis lines.
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
- Alaska 211
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 2-1-1 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988