Elgin

Local offices in Elgin

We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.

• Local office · City office

  Elgin City Hall

  104 Pine Street, Elgin, NE 68636

  Help here

  • City services and utility billsVisit or contact City Hall for city services and to pay utility bills.
  Call 402-843-5822DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on sites.google.com

• Library · City office

  Elgin Public Library

  503 South 2nd Street, Elgin, NE 68636

  Help here

  • Library servicesVisit the library to borrow books and use its public library resources.
  Call 402-843-2460DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on libs.ne.gov

• Parks and recreation · City office

  Elgin Community Center

  124 S 2nd Street, Elgin, NE 68636

  Help here

  • Community centerContact the Community Center about its facilities and community activities.
  Call 402-843-5757DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on sites.google.com

City of Elgin, Nebraska website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Elgin

Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.

Offices for all of Antelope County

Elgin is in Antelope County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · State office

  Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, Neligh Office

  501 Main Street, Neligh, NE 68756

  Help here

  • Public benefitsVisit or contact this office for help applying for DHHS benefits.Apply online
  Call 402-887-4196DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dhhs.ne.gov

• Older adults · Regional office

  Northeast Nebraska Area Agency on Aging

  119 West Norfolk Avenue, Norfolk, NE 68701

  Help here

  • Aging servicesThe agency connects older adults with in-home, nutrition, and other community services.
  Call 402-370-3454DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on nenaaa.com

• Veterans · County office

  Antelope County Veterans Service Office

  501 Main Street, Neligh, NE 68756

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits and claimsThe county veterans service officer helps veterans and their families with benefits claims and applications.
  Call 402-887-4936DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on antelopecounty.nebraska.gov

• Emergency help · Regional office

  Region 11 Emergency Management

  701 Koenigstein Avenue, Norfolk, NE 68701

  Help here

  • Emergency planning and preparednessThis regional office coordinates emergency planning, response, mitigation, and recovery for Antelope County.
  Call 402-844-2066DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on antelopecounty.nebraska.gov

• State office

  Nebraska DMV Driver Licensing Office, Neligh

  501 Main Street, Neligh, NE 68756

  Help here

  • Driver licenses, permits, and ID cardsResidents can visit this office for driver licenses, permits, state ID cards, and commercial licenses.Apply online
  Call 402-887-9992DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dmv.nebraska.gov

Everything in Antelope County

Nebraska programs by kind of help

These are run by Nebraska 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