Manteo

Local offices in Manteo

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

• Local office · City office

  Town of Manteo Town Hall

  407 Budleigh Street, Manteo, NC 27954

  Help here

  • Town services and utility billingContact the town about local services, water and sewer bills, and help with utility payments.
  Call 252-473-2133DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  NCDMV Driver License Office

  517 Budleigh Street, Manteo, NC 27954

  Help here

  • Driver licenses and identificationApply in person for a North Carolina driver license or identification card and complete required tests.
  Call 252-475-3712DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · County office

  Manteo Library

  700 Highway 64/264, Manteo, NC 27954

  Help here

  • Library servicesVisit the library to borrow books and other materials and use its learning resources.
  Call 252-473-2372DirectionsWebsite

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

Town of Manteo website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Manteo

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

Offices for all of Dare County

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

• Human services · County office

  Dare County Social Services

  107 Exeter Street, Manteo, NC 27954

  Help here

  • Benefits and family supportApply for food and Medicaid benefits and get help with family and adult services.
  • Child supportGet help with child support services through the county Social Services Division.
  Call 252-475-5500DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · County office

  Dare County WIC Program

  109 Exeter Street, Manteo, NC 27954

  Help here

  • WIC nutrition assistanceEligible pregnant or postpartum people, infants, and young children can get healthy foods and nutrition support.
  Call 252-475-5068DirectionsWebsite

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

• 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

  Dare County Public Health

  109 Exeter Street, Manteo, NC 27954

  Help here

  • Public health and clinic servicesGet preventive screenings, immunizations, family planning, and maternal and child health services.
  Call 252-475-5003DirectionsWebsite

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

• Mental health and recovery · County office

  Dare County Behavioral Health Program

  109 Exeter Street, Manteo, NC 27954

  Help here

  • CounselingGet counseling for individuals and families, with services for children, adults, and older adults.
  Call 252-475-5003DirectionsWebsite

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

• Courts and legal help · State office

  Dare County Clerk of Superior Court

  962 Marshall C. Collins Drive, Manteo, NC 27954

  Help here

  • Court records and filing assistanceGet court information and access public records through the Clerk of Superior Court.
  Call 252-475-5200DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Dare 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