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Local offices in Elizabeth City
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Human services · County office
Pasquotank County Department of Social Services
709 Roanoke Avenue, Elizabeth City, NC 27909
Help here
- Food and nutrition assistanceContact the county office to ask about food and nutrition assistance.
- Medicaid eligibilityContact the county office to ask about Medicaid eligibility and applications.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on ncdhhs.gov
Housing help · Regional office
Elizabeth City Housing Authority
440 Hariot Drive, Elizabeth City, NC 27909
Help here
- Public housing and rental assistanceContact the housing authority about public housing and rental assistance programs.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on elizabethcityha.org
Utilities · City office
City Utility Billing and Customer Service
306 E. Colonial Avenue, Elizabeth City, NC 27909
Help here
- Utility bills and serviceGet help paying electric, water, or sewer bills, starting service, and asking about billing support.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on elizabethcitync.gov
Local office · City office
Elizabeth City Hall
306 E. Colonial Avenue, Elizabeth City, NC 27909
Help here
- City government servicesContact City Hall for help reaching city departments and services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on elizabethcitync.gov
Older adults · City office
Elizabeth City Senior Center
215 S. Water Street, Elizabeth City, NC 27909
Help here
- Senior programs and activitiesVisit for programs and activities offered through the city senior center.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on elizabethcitync.gov
State office
North Carolina Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services, Elizabeth City
401 S. Griffin Street, Suite 100, Elizabeth City, NC 27909
Help here
- Vocational rehabilitationAsk about services that help people with disabilities prepare for work or keep a job.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on ncdhhs.gov
Jobs and training · Regional office
NCWorks Career Center: Elizabeth City–Pasquotank
111 Jordan Plaza, Elizabeth City, NC 27909
Help here
- Job search and career supportGet help finding work, planning a career, and connecting with job training.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on nwdbworks.com
Library · County office
Pasquotank County Library
100 E. Colonial Avenue, Elizabeth City, NC 27909
Help here
- Library servicesGet a library card, borrow books, and use library learning resources.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on pasquotankcountync.org
Parks and recreation · City office
Knobbs Creek Recreation Center
Help here
- Recreation programsFind recreation programs and activities for residents at the city recreation center.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on elizabethcitync.gov
City of Elizabeth City website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Elizabeth City
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 Albemarle
109 Tidewater Way, Elizabeth City, NC 27909
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 of North Carolina, 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
Economic Improvement Council, Inc.
PO Box 549, Edenton, NC 27932-0549
Listed on ncdhhs.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Pasquotank County
Elizabeth City is in Pasquotank County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Pasquotank County Department of Social Services
709 Roanoke Ave, Elizabeth City, NC 27909
Help here
- Food and Nutrition ServicesApply for food benefits and get help with your application.Read more
- MedicaidApply for Medicaid and get help with health coverage questions.Read more
- Work First Family AssistanceApply for cash assistance for eligible families with children.Read more
- Child and adult protective servicesReport suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation of a child or adult.Read more
- Adult and aging servicesAsk about in-home support and other services that help eligible adults stay at home.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on pasquotankcountync.org
Public health · Regional office
Albemarle Regional Health Services, Pasquotank County Health Department
711 Roanoke Ave, Elizabeth City, NC 27909
Help here
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on arhs-nc.org
Courts and legal help · State office
Pasquotank County Clerk of Superior Court
206 E Main St, Elizabeth City, NC 27909
Help here
- Court records and paymentsGet help with court records, court payments, estates, and passport applications.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on pasquotankcountync.org
Older adults · Regional office
Albemarle Commission Area Agency on Aging
512 South Church St, Hertford, NC 27944
Help here
- Aging services and referralsGet information and referrals for services for older adults in the region.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on albemarlecommission.org
State office
Elizabeth City Veterans Service Center
1023 US 17 South, Suite 2, Elizabeth City, NC 27909
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceGet help with veterans benefits and service claims.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on milvets.nc.gov
State office
N.C. Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services, Elizabeth City Office
401 South Griffin St, Suite 100, Elizabeth City, NC 27909
Help here
- Vocational rehabilitationGet help with services that support people with disabilities in preparing for and finding work.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ncdhhs.gov
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
Talk to a person
- NC 211
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 2-1-1 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
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