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Local offices in Binghamton
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Housing help · City office
City of Binghamton Housing Division
38 Hawley St, Binghamton, NY 13901
Help here
- Housing and home repair informationGet information about affordable housing programs and home repair help for eligible older residents.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on binghamton-ny.gov
Housing help · Regional office
Binghamton Housing Authority
35 Exchange St, Binghamton, NY 13901
Help here
- Subsidized housingContact the Housing Authority for information about subsidized rental housing.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on binghamton-ny.gov
Utilities · City office
City Treasurer's Office
38 Hawley St, Binghamton, NY 13901
Help here
- Water and sewer billsGet help with water and sewer billing, payments, and account questions.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on binghamton-ny.gov
Utilities · City office
Binghamton Water & Sewer Department
38 Hawley St, Binghamton, NY 13901
Help here
- Water and sewer serviceAsk about water and sewer service, water bills, or a water conservation review.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on binghamton-ny.gov
State office
Binghamton DMV Office
81 Chenango St, Binghamton, NY 13901
Help here
- Driver licensing and DMV servicesVisit the DMV office for driver licensing and other motor vehicle services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dmv.ny.gov
Library · County office
Broome County Public Library
185 Court St, Binghamton, NY 13901
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the library for books, information, and other public library services.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on thebcpl.org
Parks and recreation · City office
Binghamton Parks & Recreation
38 Hawley St, Binghamton, NY 13901
Help here
- Recreation programsFind city recreation programs and activities for residents.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on binghamton-ny.gov
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Binghamton
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 the Southern Tier
388 Upper Oakwood Avenue, Elmira, NY 14903
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 Mid-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
Greater Opportunities for Broome and Chenango, Inc.
5 W State St, Binghamton, NY 13901-2374
Listed on dos.ny.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Broome County
Binghamton is in Broome County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Broome County Department of Social Services
36-42 Main Street, Binghamton, NY 13905
Help here
- Benefits and family assistanceApply for SNAP, temporary assistance, Medicaid, HEAP, and child care help.Apply onlineRead more
- Child support servicesGet help applying for and managing child support services.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on broomecountyny.gov
Public health · County office
Broome County WIC
225 Front Street, Binghamton, NY 13905
Help here
- Women, Infants, and Children nutrition programEligible families can get nutrition help, breastfeeding support, and vouchers for healthy foods.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on broomecountyny.gov
Housing help · City office
Binghamton Housing Authority
35 Exchange Street, Binghamton, NY 13901
Help here
- Affordable housing applicationsApply for public housing or rental assistance if you meet the program rules.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on binghamtonha.org
Local office · Regional office
211 Susquehanna River Region
Help here
- Help finding local servicesCall 211 to get free, confidential help finding local services and support.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on helpme211.org
Public health · County office
Broome County Health Department
225 Front Street, Binghamton, NY 13905
Help here
- Public health servicesFind county health programs, clinics, disease prevention, and health information.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on broomecountyny.gov
Mental health and recovery · County office
Broome County Mental Health Department
Help here
- Mental health services and referralsGet information about county mental health services, programs, and local care providers.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on broomecountyny.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 Susquehanna River Region
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 800-901-2180 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988