Chesnee

Local offices in Chesnee

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

• Local office · City office

  Chesnee City Hall

  201 W Cherokee St, Chesnee, SC 29323

  Help here

  • City office helpContact City Hall about city services, city records, or municipal court.
  • Garbage bill paymentPay your city garbage bill online, by phone, in person, or through the City Hall drop box.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 864-461-2225DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · County office

  Chesnee Community Center

  302 East Manning St, Chesnee, SC 29323

  Help here

  • Senior meals and activitiesOlder adults can come for group meals and activities at the community center.Read more
  Call 864-461-0302DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · County office

  Chesnee Library

  100 Pickens Avenue, Chesnee, SC 29323

  Help here

  • Library servicesBorrow books, use library resources, and attend programs at the Chesnee branch.
  Call 864-461-2423DirectionsWebsite

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

City of Chesnee website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Chesnee

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

Offices for all of Spartanburg County

Chesnee is in Spartanburg County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Child support · County office

  Spartanburg Clerk of Court Child Support Enforcement Division

  180 Magnolia Street, Room 502, Spartanburg, SC 29306

  Help here

  • Child support enforcementGet help with child support payments and account questions.
  Call 864-596-2587DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  Spartanburg County Department of Social Services

  630 Chesnee Hwy, Spartanburg, SC 29303

  Help here

  • SNAP and other benefitsApply for food and other benefits at the county office.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 864-596-3001DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dss.sc.gov

• Human services · County office

  Spartanburg County Community Development

  Help here

  • Homeowner rehabilitationAsk about help repairing or replacing a roof if you meet the program rules.Read more
  Call 864-595-5300Website

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

• Community action · Nonprofit

  United Way of the Piedmont 211

  Help here

  • Community resource referralsCall or text 211 for help finding food, housing, utility assistance, and other local services.
  Call 211Website

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

• Housing help · Regional office

  Spartanburg Housing

  170 Arch Street, Spartanburg, SC 29303

  Help here

  • Affordable housingApply for available housing assistance through Spartanburg Housing.Apply online
  Call 864-598-6000DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · State office

  Spartanburg County Health Department

  120 Dillon Drive, Spartanburg, SC 29307

  Help here

  • Public health clinic servicesGet family planning, immunizations, STI testing, and other public health services.
  • WICAsk the clinic about nutrition support and WIC services for eligible families.
  Call 864-596-2227DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dph.sc.gov

Everything in Spartanburg County

South Carolina programs by kind of help

These are run by South 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