Newport
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Local offices in Newport
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Housing help · City office
Housing Authority of the City of Newport
120B Hillside Avenue, Newport, RI 02840
Help here
- Public housing and housing vouchersContact the authority for help with public housing and Housing Choice Voucher programs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on newporthousing.org
Utilities · City office
Newport Department of Utilities
70 Halsey Street, Newport, RI 02840
Help here
- Utility bills and billing helpPay water and sewer bills, ask about a charge, or discuss options if you are having trouble paying.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on utilities.newportri.gov
Older adults · Nonprofit
Edward King House Senior Center
35 King Street, Newport, RI 02840
Help here
- Programs and services for older adultsAdults 50 and older can join health, wellness, cultural, and social programs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on edwardkinghouse.org
Library · City office
Newport Public Library
300 Spring Street, Newport, RI 02840
Help here
- Public library servicesUse library books, computers, learning resources, and technology help.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on newportlibraryri.org
Local office · City office
Newport City Hall
43 Broadway, Newport, RI 02840
Help here
- City services and tax paymentsVisit City Hall to get help finding city services or to pay property, vehicle, and personal property taxes.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on newportri.gov
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Newport
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
Rhode Island Community Food Bank
200 Niantic Ave., Providence, RI 02907
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
Rhode Island Legal Services, 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
East Bay Community Action Program
Serves these cities and towns only: Barrington, Bristol, East Providence, Jamestown, Little Compton, Middletown, Newport, Portsmouth, Tiverton, Warren
100 Bullocks Point Ave, Riverside, RI 02915-5351
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Newport County
Newport is in Newport County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
State office
Rhode Island Department of Human Services, Newport Regional Family Center
31 John Clarke Road, Middletown, RI 02842
Help here
- Public benefitsApply for SNAP, cash assistance, health coverage, and child care help.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dhs.ri.gov
Public health · Nonprofit
East Bay Community Action Program WIC, Newport
6 John H. Chafee Boulevard, Newport, RI 02840
Help here
- WIC nutrition supportWIC helps eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and young children with food and nutrition support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on health.ri.gov
Local office · Nonprofit
United Way of Rhode Island 211
Help here
- Information and referralCall 211 to find local services and support in Rhode Island.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on unitedwayri.org
Courts and legal help · State office
Murray Judicial Complex
45 Washington Square, Newport, RI 02840
Help here
- Court clerk servicesContact the court clerk for help with court filings and case information.
- County law libraryAsk library staff for legal research help and access to court and law materials.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on courts.ri.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Child & Family Services of Newport County
Help here
- Aging case managementOlder adults can get help reviewing their needs and planning support to stay at home.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dhs.ri.gov
State office
Rhode Island Division of Motor Vehicles, Middletown Branch
52 Valley Road, Middletown, RI 02842
Help here
- Driver and vehicle servicesGet help with eligible driver license, state ID, and vehicle registration transactions.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dmv.ri.gov
Rhode Island programs by kind of help
These are run by Rhode Island 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
Talk to a person
- United Way of Rhode Island 211
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988