Lanett

Local offices in Lanett

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

• Housing help · Regional office

  Lanett Housing Authority

  506 1st Street, Lanett, AL 36863

  Help here

  • Public housingResidents can apply for public housing through the Lanett Housing Authority.Apply online
  Call 334-644-5330DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on lanetthousing.com

• Utilities · City office

  Lanett Utilities Department

  309 East 18th Street, Lanett, AL 36863

  Help here

  • Electric, gas and water serviceContact the city about starting or maintaining electric, gas, water, sewer or waste service.
  • Utility bill questionsCall the City Clerk about questions or help with a city utility bill.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 334-644-5203DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityoflanett.com

• Older adults · City office

  Lanett Senior Center at LB Sykes Community Center

  1302 Cherry Drive, Lanett, AL 36863

  Help here

  • Senior activities and mealsOlder residents can come for meals, games and activities at the Senior Center.
  Call 334-644-6408DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityoflanett.com

• Local office · City office

  Lanett City Hall

  401 North Lanier Avenue, Lanett, AL 36863

  Help here

  • City services and informationVisit or call City Hall for help reaching city departments and getting information about city services.
  Call 334-644-2141DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityoflanett.com

City of Lanett website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Lanett

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

Offices for all of Chambers County

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

• Community action · Nonprofit

  Chambers-Tallapoosa-Coosa Community Action Committee

  Help here

  • Community action assistanceContact the agency to ask about assistance and services for low-income residents.
  Call 256-825-4287Website

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

• State office

  Chambers County Department of Human Resources

  410 9th Ave. SW, LaFayette, AL 36862

  Help here

  • Food assistanceApply for food assistance and ask about your case.Apply online
  • Family assistance and child supportAsk about family assistance, JOBS services, or child support.Apply online
  Call 334-864-4000DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on dhr.alabama.gov

• Public health · State office

  Chambers County Health Department

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet clinical care, vaccines, family planning, home care, and environmental health services.
  • WICWIC provides nutrition support and food benefits to eligible pregnant people, infants, and young children.Read more
  Call 334-756-0758Website

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

• Local office · Regional office

  211 Alabama

  Help here

  • Community resource referralsCall or search 211 for referrals to local health, housing, food, and other support services.
  Call 211Website

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on 211alabamawebsiteprod.azurewebsites.net

• Older adults · Regional office

  Area Agency on Aging of East Alabama

  1130 Quintard Avenue, Suite 300, Anniston, AL 36202

  Help here

  • Aging and disability resource helpGet information and counseling about aging, disability, caregiver, food, and transportation services.
  Call 800-243-5463DirectionsWebsite

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

• Emergency help · County office

  Chambers County 911 and Emergency Management Agency

  Help here

  • Emergency preparedness and responseGet information about emergency preparedness and county emergency management services.
  Website

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on chamberscounty911.org

Everything in Chambers County

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