Central City
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Local offices in Central City
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Local office · Nonprofit
Kentucky 211
Help here
- Help finding local servicesCall 211 to find local help with food, housing, bills, health care, and other needs.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on kentucky211.org
Housing help · Regional office
Housing Authority of Central City
509 South 9th Street, Central City, KY 42330
Help here
- Public housingContact the housing authority to ask about applying for public housing.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on kyhousingassn.com
Utilities · City office
Central City Municipal Water & Sewer System
214 N. First St., Central City, KY 42330
Help here
- Water and sewer billingPay your water and sewer bill or contact the office about service and billing questions.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on ccwaterandsewer.com
Parks and recreation · City office
Central City Convention Center & Wellness Center
Help here
- Fitness and recreationResidents can use the fitness gym, swimming pool, and splash park.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on centralcityky.org
Jobs and training · State office
Kentucky Career Center Muhlenberg
50 Career Way, Central City, KY 42330
Help here
- Job and career helpGet help finding work, building job skills, and learning about unemployment services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on kcc.ky.gov
Library · County office
Central City Public Library
108 East Broad Street, Central City, KY 42330
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the library to borrow books, use learning resources, and take part in library programs.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on mcplib.org
Local office · City office
Central City City Hall
214 North 1st Street, Central City, KY 42330
Help here
- City services and informationContact City Hall for help with city services and questions about local government.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on centralcityky.org
City of Central City, Kentucky website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Central City
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
Feeding America, Kentucky's Heartland
313 Peterson Dr., Elizabethtown, KY 42701
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
Kentucky Legal Aid
Listed on lsc.gov, checked on October 10, 2026
Community action
Local nonprofits that help people with low incomes. Many help with energy bills, rent, jobs and taxes. Call to ask what they offer now.
Nonprofit
Pennyrile Allied Community Services, Inc.
1100 S Liberty St, PO Box 549, Hopkinsville, KY 42241-0549
Listed on apps.legislature.ky.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Muhlenberg County
Central City is in Muhlenberg County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Housing help · Regional office
Greenville Housing Authority
613 Reynolds Drive, Greenville, KY 42345
Help here
- Public housingThe authority provides public housing for eligible local households.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on kyhousing.org
Public health · County office
Muhlenberg County Health Department
105 Legion Drive, Central City, KY 42330
Help here
- Public health servicesThe health department provides local public health programs and services.
- WICWIC helps eligible families get healthy food and nutrition support.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on muhlenbergcountyhealthdepartment.com
Emergency help · County office
Muhlenberg County Emergency Management
504 Doss Drive, Powderly, KY 42367
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and responseThe office helps county residents prepare for and respond to emergencies.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on facebook.com
Library · County office
Muhlenberg County Public Libraries
Help here
- Library servicesThe library system lends books and provides learning and research resources.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mcplib.org
Kentucky programs by kind of help
These are run by Kentucky 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
Talk to a person
- Kentucky 211
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