Elmira

Local offices in Elmira

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

• Housing help · City office

  Community Development

  317 East Church Street, Elmira, NY 14901

  Help here

  • Housing and neighborhood programsAsk about city housing programs for eligible homeowners and renters.
  Call 607-737-5691DirectionsWebsite

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

• Housing help · Regional office

  Elmira Housing Authority

  737D Reservoir Street, Elmira, NY 14905

  Help here

  • Affordable housing applicationsApply for affordable housing and ask about application requirements.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 607-737-7100DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on elmirahousingauthority.org

• Utilities · City office

  Sanitation Department

  Help here

  • City sanitation pickupContact the department about city sanitation pickup and service enrollment.
  Call 607-737-5751Website

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

• Local office · Regional office

  211 Helpline

  Help here

  • Community resource referralsCall 211 to find local help with housing, food, bills, health care, and other needs.
  Call 211Website

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

• Local office · City office

  City Clerk

  317 East Church Street, Elmira, NY 14901

  Help here

  • City information and clerk servicesContact the City Clerk for city records and clerk services.
  Call 607-737-5672DirectionsWebsite

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

• Jobs and training · State office

  Elmira Career Center

  318 Madison Avenue, Elmira, NY 14901

  Help here

  • Job search helpGet free help with your job search at the Chemung County career center.
  Call 607-733-7131DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  Chemung County DMV

  425-477 Pennsylvania Avenue, Elmira, NY 14904

  Help here

  • Driver licensing and DMV servicesVisit for driver license, permit, identification, and vehicle transactions.
  DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · Regional office

  Steele Memorial Library

  101 East Church Street, Elmira, NY 14901

  Help here

  • Library services and programsBorrow books and other items, use library resources, and join public programs.
  Call 607-733-9173DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on chemunglibraries.org

• Parks and recreation · City office

  Building & Grounds / Parks & Recreation

  Help here

  • Parks and recreation programsFind city recreation programs, classes, events, and facilities.
  Call 607-737-5751Website

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

City of Elmira, NY website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Elmira

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

Offices for all of Chemung County

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

• Human services · County office

  Chemung County Department of Social Services

  425 Pennsylvania Avenue, Elmira, NY 14904

  Help here

  • Public assistance and benefitsAsk about public assistance, SNAP, HEAP, and Medicaid services.
  • Housing crisis helpTalk with a worker about emergency shelter, eviction risk, and temporary housing help.Read more
  Call 607-737-5302DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · County office

  Chemung County WIC

  103 Washington Street, Elmira, NY 14901

  Help here

  • Women, Infants, and Children nutrition benefitsApply for food and nutrition support if you are pregnant, recently gave birth, or care for a child under five.
  Call 607-737-2039DirectionsWebsite

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

• Child support · County office

  Chemung County Child Support Unit

  425 Pennsylvania Avenue, Elmira, NY 14904

  Help here

  • Child support servicesGet help establishing parentage, setting or enforcing support orders, and managing support payments.Apply online
  Call 607-737-5302DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · County office

  Chemung County Health Department

  103 Washington Street, Elmira, NY 14901

  Help here

  • Public health clinicsCall the department about its public health clinic services.
  Call 607-737-2028DirectionsWebsite

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

• Mental health and recovery · County office

  Chemung County Mental Hygiene

  425 Pennsylvania Avenue, Elmira, NY 14904

  Help here

  • Behavioral health helpCall the department for mental health and substance use service information.
  Call 607-737-5501DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · Regional office

  211 Helpline of the Finger Lakes Region

  Help here

  • Local help and referralsCall or search 211 for referrals to local health and human services in Chemung County.
  Call 211Website

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

Everything in Chemung 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