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Local offices in Avon
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Utilities · City office
Town of Avon Water Department
23 Genesee Street, Avon, NY 14414
Help here
- Water service and billing helpAsk about town water service, water rates, meters, and water bills.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on avon-ny.gov
Utilities · City office
Village of Avon Public Works
74 Genesee Street, Avon, NY 14414
Help here
- Water and sewer billingGet help with village water and sewer service and quarterly bills.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on villageofavonny.gov
Local office · City office
Town of Avon Town Hall
23 Genesee Street, Avon, NY 14414
Help here
- Town government servicesVisit the town offices for help with town services and to contact local departments.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on avon-ny.gov
Local office · City office
Village of Avon Office
74 Genesee Street, Avon, NY 14414
Help here
- Village servicesContact the Village Office for help with village services and local government questions.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on villageofavonny.gov
Library · Regional office
Avon Free Library
143 Genesee Street, Avon, NY 14414
Help here
- Library servicesBorrow books and other materials and use library programs and resources.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on avonfreelibrary.org
Local office · City office
Town Clerk and Tax Collector
23 Genesee Street, Avon, NY 14414
Help here
- Tax bill paymentsPay eligible town and county tax bills at the Town Clerk's office during its collection period.
- Vital records and licensesRequest vital records and apply for town-issued dog, hunting, and fishing licenses.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on avon-ny.gov
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Avon
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
Foodlink, Inc.
2011 Mt. Read Blvd., Rochester, NY 14615
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 Assistance of Western New York, Inc.
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
Livingston County Board of Supervisors (Community Initiatives Council)
6 Court Street, Room 105, Geneseo, NY 14454
Listed on dos.ny.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Livingston County
Avon is in Livingston County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Livingston County Department of Social Services
1 Murray Hill Drive, Mt. Morris, NY 14510
Help here
- Benefits and family supportGet help applying for SNAP, public assistance, Medicaid, child care assistance, and heating assistance.Apply online
- Child supportGet help establishing and enforcing child support and medical insurance orders.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on livingstoncountyny.gov
Community action · County office
Livingston County Community Initiatives Council
6 Court Street, Geneseo, NY 14454
Help here
- Community Services Block Grant programThe council oversees programs that help people with low incomes build skills and improve financial stability.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on livingstoncountyny.gov
Public health · County office
Livingston-Wyoming WIC Program
2 Murray Hill Drive, Mt. Morris, NY 14510
Help here
- WIC food and nutrition supportEligible pregnant people and families with young children can get healthy food benefits, nutrition help, and health referrals.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on livingstoncountyny.gov
Housing help · County office
Livingston County Section 8 Housing
1 Murray Hill Drive, Mt. Morris, NY 14510
Help here
- Housing Choice Voucher ProgramEligible households can get help paying rent through the Housing Choice Voucher Program.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on livingstoncountyny.gov
Public health · County office
Livingston County Department of Health
2 Murray Hill Drive, Mt. Morris, NY 14510
Help here
- Public health servicesGet information and help with immunizations, health programs, and public health concerns.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on livingstoncountyny.gov
Mental health and recovery · County office
Livingston County Mental Health and Community Services
4600 Millennium Drive, Geneseo, NY 14454
Help here
- Mental health careChildren and adults can get outpatient mental health care, including in-person and telehealth visits.
- Community services planningGet information about county mental health, substance use, and developmental disability services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on livingstoncountyny.gov
New York programs by kind of help
These are run by New York 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 - 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/LIFE LINE
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