Candor

Local offices in Candor

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

• Local office · City office

  Village of Candor Office

  138 Main Street, Candor, NY 13743

  Help here

  • Village government servicesContact the village office about village government services and records.Read more
  • Water billsGet help with your village water bill or pay it online.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 607-659-7966DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on villageofcandorny.org

• Local office · County office

  Candor Town Hall

  101 Owego Road, Candor, NY 13743

  Help here

  • Town clerk servicesVisit or call the town clerk about town records and clerk services.
  • Property tax assessment and exemptionsAsk the town assessor about property assessments and tax exemption applications.Read more
  Call 607-659-3175DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on townofcandorny.gov

• Library · Regional office

  Candor Free Library

  2 Bank Street, Candor, NY 13743

  Help here

  • Library servicesVisit the library to borrow books and use its digital reading and learning resources.
  Call 607-659-7258DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on candorfreelibrary.org

Town of Candor website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Candor

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

Job help near Candor

American Job Centers are free. They help you look for work, write a resume, find training and apply for unemployment benefits. You can ask for an interpreter.

CareerOneStop lists no American Job Center in Candor. These are the closest.

• American Job Center

  Tioga Career Center

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  7 miles away

  1062 State Route 38, PO Box 108, Owego, NY 13827

  Hours: M-F : 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

  Call 607-687-8500DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on September 7, 2026

• American Job Center

  Tompkins Workforce New York Career Center - Ithaca

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  17 miles away

  171 East State Street/Martin Luther King Jr St, Center Ithaca, Suite 241, Ithaca, NY 14850

  Hours: M-F: 8:30am - 4:30pm

  Call 607-272-7570DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on September 11, 2026

• American Job Center

  Broome-Tioga Workforce New York

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  20 miles away

  501 Reynolds Road, Johnson City, NY 13790

  Hours: Monday - Friday 8am - 4pm

  Call 607-778-2136DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on September 7, 2026

Job center and program listings from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, and the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). Checked on October 10, 2026.

Offices for all of Tioga County

Candor is in Tioga County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · County office

  Tioga County Department of Social Services

  1062 State Route 38, Owego, NY 13827

  Help here

  • Benefits and family servicesApply for public assistance, SNAP, Medicaid, and other county social services.Apply online
  • Child supportGet help establishing parentage and support orders, collecting payments, or enforcing an order.
  Call 607-687-8300DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on tiogacountyny.gov

• Local office · Regional office

  211 Susquehanna River Region

  Help here

  • Community resource referralsCall 211 for free, confidential help finding local services and support at any time.
  Call 800-901-2180Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on helpme211.org

• Public health · County office

  Tioga County Public Health

  1062 State Route 38, Owego, NY 13827

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet health education, nursing services, disease prevention, and help with environmental health concerns.
  Call 607-687-8600DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on tiogacountyny.gov

• Mental health and recovery · County office

  Tioga County Department of Mental Hygiene

  1062 State Route 38, Owego, NY 13827

  Help here

  • Mental health and substance use careGet counseling, assessment, and support for mental health or substance use needs.
  Call 607-687-4000DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on tiogacountyny.gov

• Veterans · County office

  Tioga County Veterans' Service Agency

  56 Main Street, Owego, NY 13827

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits assistanceGet help applying for veterans benefits and finding services for veterans and their families.
  Call 607-687-8624DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on tiogacountyny.gov

• Emergency help · County office

  Tioga County Office of Emergency Services

  103 Corporate Drive, Lower Level, Owego, NY 13827

  Help here

  • Emergency preparedness informationGet information about county emergency planning and help during a local emergency.
  Call 607-687-8466DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on tiogacountyny.gov

Everything in Tioga County

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