Rutland County

Local offices in Rutland County

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

• State office

  Vermont Department for Children and Families, Economic Services Division, Rutland District

  320 Asa Bloomer Building, 88 Merchants Row, Rutland, VT 05701

  Help here

  • Benefits and basic needs supportApply for programs that help with food, fuel, and family support.Apply online
  Call 800-479-6151DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dcf.vermont.gov

• Housing help · Regional office

  Rutland Housing Authority

  5 Tremont Street, Rutland, VT 05701

  Help here

  • Affordable housingApply for affordable housing or a Section 8 housing voucher through the housing authority.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 802-775-2926DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · State office

  Rutland Local Health Office

  88 Merchants Row, Suite 300, Rutland, VT 05701

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet information and help with local health programs, immunizations, and emergency preparedness.
  • Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)Apply for food and nutrition support if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or caring for a child under five.Apply online
  Call 802-786-5811DirectionsWebsite

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

• Courts and legal help · State office

  Vermont Superior Court, Rutland Civil Division

  83 Center Street, Rutland, VT 05701

  Help here

  • Civil court information and formsFind court information and forms for civil cases, including small claims.
  Call 802-775-0266DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Southwestern Vermont Council on Aging

  143 Maple Street, Rutland, VT 05701

  Help here

  • Information and support for older adultsGet help finding services and planning support for older adults and caregivers.Read more
  Call 802-786-5990DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · County office

  Rutland County Sheriff's Office

  88 Grove Street, Rutland, VT 05701

  Help here

  • County law enforcement and civil processThe Sheriff's Office provides law enforcement in parts of the county and serves civil papers.Read more
  Call 802-775-8002DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on rutlandsheriff.net

• Jobs and training · State office

  Vermont Department of Labor, Rutland Job Center

  200 Asa Bloomer Building, Rutland, VT 05701

  Help here

  • Job search and career servicesGet help finding work and using local career resources.
  Call 802-786-5837DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on labor.vermont.gov

• State office

  Vermont DMV Rutland Office

  101 State Place, Rutland, VT 05701

  Help here

  • Driver licenses, identification, and vehicle servicesTake exams and apply for licenses, permits, identification cards, and vehicle registrations or titles.Apply online
  Call 888-970-0357DirectionsWebsite

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

Checked on October 8, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Rutland County

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

Cities and towns in Rutland County

• Poultney
• Rutland

Vermont programs by kind of help

These are run by Vermont 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