Canton

Local offices in Canton

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

• Utilities · City office

  Canton Water and Sewer Department

  85 Summer Street, Canton, NC 28716

  Help here

  • Water and sewer accounts and billsOpen or manage a water or sewer account, pay a bill, or report a water or sewer problem.
  Call 828-648-2363DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · City office

  Canton Town Hall

  85 Summer Street, Canton, NC 28716

  Help here

  • Town servicesAsk about town services, taxes, permits, or report a town issue.Read more
  Call 828-648-2363DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Canton Senior Center

  1 Pigeon Street, Canton, NC

  Help here

  • Senior meals and activitiesOlder adults can come for group meals and activities.
  Call 828-648-8173DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  Canton License Plate Agency

  11 Peach Blossom Street, Canton, NC 28716

  Help here

  • Vehicle title and registration servicesHandle vehicle title and registration tasks, renew plates, or get a replacement tag.
  Call 828-646-0091DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · County office

  Canton Branch Library

  11 Pennsylvania Avenue, Canton, NC 28716

  Help here

  • Library servicesVisit the library to borrow books and other materials or join a library program.
  Call 828-648-2924DirectionsWebsite

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

• Parks and recreation · City office

  Canton Parks and Recreation

  85 Summer Street, Canton, NC 28716

  Help here

  • Recreation programs and facilitiesFind town recreation programs, activities, and public facilities to use or rent.
  Call 828-648-2363DirectionsWebsite

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

Town of Canton, North Carolina website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Canton

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

Job help near Canton

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 Canton. These are the closest.

• American Job Center

  NCWorks Career Center- Haywood County

  Also helps people leaving jail or prison

  8.2 miles away

  1170 North Main Street, Waynesville, NC 28786

  Hours: Monday-Thursday, 8:30 am-5:00 pm, Closed for lunch 12pm-1pm ; Friday 8:30 am - noon.

  Call 828-456-6061Directions

  Updated by CareerOneStop on April 13, 2026

• American Job Center

  NCWorks Career Center- Buncombe County

  Also helps people leaving jail or prison

  16 miles away

  53 Asheland Avenue, Suite 105, Asheville, NC 28801

  Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm (Closed 12:30pm-1:30pm)

  Call 828-920-6670 Ext: 247DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on April 29, 2026

• American Job Center

  NCWorks Career Center - Transylvania County

  Also helps people leaving jail or prison

  21 miles away

  45 Oak Park Drive, Brevard, NC 28712

  Hours: Mon and Tues 8am-3pm Closed 12pm-1pm Wed 8am-5pm Thurs 8am-5pm Closed 1pm-2pm Fri 8am-4:30pm Closed 1pm-29m

  Call 828-883-2550DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on September 4, 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 Haywood County

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

• Human services · County office

  Haywood County Health and Human Services, Human Services

  157 Paragon Parkway, Clyde, NC 28721

  Help here

  • Social services and benefitsAsk about food and nutrition benefits, Medicaid, Work First, child support, and family services.
  Call 828-452-6620DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · County office

  Haywood County WIC Clinic

  157 Paragon Parkway, Suite 800, Clyde, NC 28721

  Help here

  • WIC food and nutrition supportEligible pregnant people, parents, infants, and young children can apply for food benefits and nutrition support.Apply online
  Call 828-356-2221DirectionsWebsite

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

• Child support · County office

  Haywood County Child Support Services

  157 Paragon Parkway, Clyde, NC 28721

  Help here

  • Child support servicesGet help establishing, collecting, and enforcing child support and establishing parentage.Apply online
  Call 828-452-6620DirectionsWebsite

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

• Housing help · Regional office

  Waynesville Housing Authority

  48 Chestnut Park Drive, Waynesville, NC 28786

  Help here

  • Public and income-based housingContact the Housing Authority about public housing, income-based apartments, and applications.Apply online
  Call 828-456-6377DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · Nonprofit

  NC 211

  Help here

  • Community resource referralsCall 211 to find local help with basic needs such as housing, food, utilities, and health care.Read more
  Call 211Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on nc211.org

• Public health · County office

  Haywood County Public Health Services

  157 Paragon Parkway, Clyde, NC 28721

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet public health care, health information, testing, immunizations, and referrals.
  Call 828-452-6675DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Haywood County

North Carolina programs by kind of help

These are run by North Carolina 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
• HealthCare.gov

  Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. The federal marketplace for health insurance plans. Many people can get lower monthly costs based on their income.

  Call 1-800-318-2596
• 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