Cortland

Local offices in Cortland

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

• Housing help · Regional office

  Cortland Housing Authority

  42 Church Street, Cortland, NY 13045

  Help here

  • Public housingApply for affordable apartments managed by the Cortland Housing Authority.Apply online
  • Housing Choice VoucherAsk about rental help through the Housing Choice Voucher program.Apply online
  Call 607-753-1771DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cortlandha.com

• Utilities · City office

  Water Department

  25 Court Street, Cortland, NY 13045

  Help here

  • Water and sewer billsContact the Water Department with questions about water and sewer bills.Read more
  Call 607-753-3061DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · Regional office

  211 Cortland

  Help here

  • Community help and referralsCall 211 Cortland to find local help and services.
  Call 1-877-211-8667Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211cortland.org

• Jobs and training · State office

  Cortland Works Career Center

  99 Main Street, Cortland, NY 13045

  Help here

  • Job search and career servicesGet help looking for work and using career services at the center.Apply online
  Call 607-756-7585DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on dol.ny.gov

• State office

  Cortland County DMV Office

  112 River Street, Cortland, NY 13045

  Help here

  • Driver and vehicle servicesVisit the DMV office for driver license and vehicle transactions.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 607-753-5023DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on dmv.ny.gov

• Library · Regional office

  Cortland Free Library

  32 Church Street, Cortland, NY 13045

  Help here

  • Library cards and materialsGet a library card and borrow books, music, movies, and other materials.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 607-753-1042DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · City office

  City Hall

  25 Court Street, Cortland, NY 13045

  Help here

  • City services and paymentsVisit City Hall for help with city services and to pay city bills in person.Read more
  Call 607-753-0872DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · Nonprofit

  Cortland Community Center

  90 Central Avenue, Cortland, NY

  Help here

  • Classes and activitiesAttend community classes and activities, including English language classes.
  Call 607-299-4444DirectionsWebsite

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

City of Cortland website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Cortland

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

Job help near Cortland

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.

• American Job Center

  Cortland Works Career Center

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  0.2 miles away

  99 Main Street, Cortland, NY 13045

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

  Call 607-756-7585DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on March 1, 2026

• Youth and reentry program

  Cortland County - Youth Bureau

  For young people

  0.2 miles away

  35 Port Watson Street, Cortland, NY 13045

  Call 607-753-3021DirectionsWebsite

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 Cortland County

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

• Human services · County office

  Cortland County Department of Social Services

  60 Central Avenue, Cortland, NY 13045

  Help here

  • Benefits and family supportApply for public assistance, SNAP, Medicaid, HEAP, child care help, and employment services.
  • Child supportGet help with child support services and enforcement.
  Call 607-753-5320DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · County office

  Cortland County Health Department

  60 Central Avenue, Cortland, NY 13045

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet help with public health programs, nursing services, health education, and environmental health concerns.
  Call 607-753-5036DirectionsWebsite

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

• Mental health and recovery · County office

  Cortland County Mental Health Department

  111 Port Watson Street, Cortland, NY 13045

  Help here

  • Mental health clinicContact the county clinic for mental health care and help connecting to community supports.
  Call 607-758-6100DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · Regional office

  211 Cortland

  Help here

  • Community information and referralCall 211 for free help finding local health and social services.
  Call 877-211-8667Website

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on 211cortland.org

• Courts and legal help · State office

  Louis H. Folmer Supreme Court Library

  46 Greenbush Street, Room 100, Cortland, NY 13045

  Help here

  • Legal research resourcesUse legal reference materials, public computers, and librarian help to research legal questions.
  Call 607-218-3366DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · County office

  Cortland County Office for Aging

  60 Central Avenue, Cortland, NY 13045

  Help here

  • Aging services and referralsGet information about services and benefits for older adults and help finding long-term care support.
  • Meals and nutritionAsk about home-delivered meals, senior meals, and nutrition support.Read more
  Call 607-753-5060DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Cortland 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