Florence

Local offices in Florence

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

• Housing help · Regional office

  Housing Authority of Florence

  2640 West Palmetto Street, Florence, SC 29501

  Help here

  • Public housingContact the Housing Authority about public housing and housing applications.Apply online
  Call 843-669-4163DirectionsWebsite

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

• Utilities · City office

  Utilities and Licensing Division

  324 West Evans Street, Florence, SC 29501

  Help here

  • Water and sewer accounts and billsSet up water or sewer service, pay a bill, or ask a question about your account.Apply online
  Call 843-665-3155DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · City office

  City Center

  324 West Evans Street, Florence, SC 29501

  Help here

  • City services and questionsVisit the City Center to connect with municipal services and ask the city for help.Read more
  DirectionsWebsite

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

• Jobs and training · State office

  SC Works Florence Center

  1558 West Evans Street, Florence, SC 29501

  Help here

  • Job search and workforce helpGet help searching for work, preparing a resume, and finding employment services.Apply online
  Call 843-407-9679DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles, Florence Branch

  3102 East Palmetto Street, Florence, SC 29506

  Help here

  • Driver licensingVisit the branch for driver license services and knowledge or road tests.
  Call 843-317-4007DirectionsWebsite

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

• Parks and recreation · City office

  Parks, Recreation and Sports Tourism Department

  513 Barnes Street, Florence, SC 29501

  Help here

  • Recreation programs and parksFind city programs, community centers, sports activities, and parks.Apply online
  Call 843-665-3253DirectionsWebsite

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

City of Florence, South Carolina website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Florence

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

Offices for all of Florence County

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

• Human services · State office

  Florence County Department of Social Services

  2685 S. Irby St., Florence, SC 29505

  Help here

  • Public assistanceApply for food and other public assistance programs.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 843-669-3354DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · State office

  Florence County Health Department

  145 E. Cheves St., Florence, SC 29506

  Help here

  • WICWIC helps eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children get healthy food and nutrition support.Read more
  • Public health servicesContact the health department for local public health services and appointments.
  Call 843-661-4835DirectionsWebsite

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

• Child support · State office

  Pee Dee Region Child Support Enforcement

  2120 W. Jody Rd., Suite D, Florence, SC 29501

  Help here

  • Child support servicesGet help with child support payments and enforcement.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 843-661-4750DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · Nonprofit

  United Way of Florence County 211

  Help here

  • Local help and referralsCall 211 to get connected with local help for housing, food, health, and other needs.
  Call 211Website

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Pee Dee Area Agency on Aging

  216 S. 2nd St., Hartsville, SC 29551

  Help here

  • Aging and caregiver supportContact the agency for information about local services for older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers.Read more
  DirectionsWebsite

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

• Veterans · County office

  Florence County Veterans Affairs

  707 E. National Cemetery Rd., Florence, SC 29506

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits assistanceGet help understanding and applying for veterans benefits.
  Call 843-665-3045DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Florence 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