Auburn
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Local offices in Auburn
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Local office · Regional office
211 Connects Alabama
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall 211 to find local help with food, housing, health, utilities, and other needs.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211connectsalabama.org
Human services · City office
Community Services Department at Boykin Community Center
400 Boykin St, Auburn, AL 36830
Help here
- Utility, rental, and mortgage assistanceEligible older adults, people with disabilities, and households facing an emergency can ask about city assistance with utility, rent, or mortgage costs.Read more
- Help finding community resourcesContact the center to ask about city programs and community resources available there.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on auburnal.gov
Housing help · Regional office
Auburn Housing Authority
931 Booker Street, Auburn, AL 36832
Help here
- Public and affordable housingContact the Housing Authority to ask about public housing and rental assistance programs.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on auburnhousingauth.org
Utilities · City office
Utility Billing Office
Help here
- Utility bill supportContact the office for help with your Auburn utility bill or online account.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on selfservice.auburnalabama.org
Library · City office
Auburn Public Library
749 E Thach Ave, Auburn, AL 36830
Help here
- Library cards, borrowing, and programsVisit or contact the library to get a card, borrow materials, or ask about programs and other services.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on auburnal.gov
Local office · City office
Auburn City Hall
144 Tichenor Ave, Auburn, AL 36830
Help here
- City information and customer helpContact City Hall for help finding the right city department or service.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on auburnal.gov
Parks and recreation · City office
Parks and Recreation Department
Harris Center, 425 Perry St, Auburn, AL 36830
Help here
- Recreation programs and facilitiesContact the department to find recreation programs, activities, parks, and facilities.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on auburnal.gov
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Auburn
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
Heart of Alabama Food Bank
521 Trade Center Street, Montgomery, AL 36108
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
Legal Services Alabama, Inc.
Listed on lsc.gov, checked on October 10, 2026
Offices for all of Lee County
Auburn is in Lee County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · State office
Lee County Department of Human Resources
1715 Corporate Drive, Opelika, AL 36801
Help here
- Food assistanceApply for food assistance and get help with your benefits.Apply online
- Family assistanceAsk about TANF cash assistance and related family services.Apply online
- Child supportGet help with child support services and case questions.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dhr.alabama.gov
Community action · Nonprofit
Alabama Council on Human Relations
950 Shelton Mill Road, Auburn, AL 36830
Help here
- Community action servicesAsk about available help with energy costs, housing needs, and family services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on achr.com
Housing help · Regional office
Opelika Housing Authority
1706 Toomer Street, Opelika, AL 36801
Help here
- Affordable housingAsk about public housing and housing choice vouchers for eligible households.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on opelikaha.org
Public health · State office
Lee County Health Department
1801 Corporate Drive, Opelika, AL 36801
Help here
- Public health servicesGet vaccines, family planning, health screenings, home care, and other clinic services.
- WICApply for WIC and get nutrition help for eligible women, infants, and children.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on alabamapublichealth.gov
Local office · Nonprofit
United Way of Lee County 2-1-1
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall any time to speak with a local specialist who can connect you to community resources.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on unitedwayofleecounty.com
Courts and legal help · State office
Lee County Circuit Clerk
T.K. Davis Justice Center, 2311 Gateway Drive, Opelika, AL 36801
Help here
- Court forms and self-represented litigant informationFind court procedures and forms for people handling a case without a lawyer.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on lee.alacourt.gov
Alabama programs by kind of help
These are run by Alabama 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
Talk to a person
- 211 Connects Alabama
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