Columbus

Local offices in Columbus

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

• Housing authority · Regional office

  City of Columbus Housing Authority

  914 4th Street South, Columbus, MS 39701

  Help here

  • Public housing applicationsApply for housing assistance or check on an existing application.Apply online
  Call 662-328-4236DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on chauthority.org

• Utilities · City office

  Columbus Light & Water

  420 4th Avenue South, Columbus, MS 39703

  Help here

  • Utility billingGet help with your Columbus Light & Water account and utility bill.Apply online
  Call 662-328-7192DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on columbuslw.com

• State office · State office

  Mississippi Division of Medicaid Columbus Regional Office

  603 Leigh Drive, Columbus, MS 39705

  Help here

  • Medicaid servicesVisit the regional office for help with Mississippi Medicaid services.
  Call 662-329-2190DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on medicaid.ms.gov

• Local office · City office

  City of Columbus City Hall

  523 Main Street, Columbus, MS 39701

  Help here

  • City services and helpContact City Hall to find the city office that can help with your question.Read more
  Call 662-244-3500DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on thecityofcolumbusms.org

• Jobs and training · State office

  The Communiversity WIN Job Center

  7003 South Frontage Road, Columbus, MS 39701

  Help here

  • Job and workforce servicesGet help with job searches, career services, and workforce training.
  Call 662-243-1751DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on mdes.ms.gov

• State office · State office

  Mississippi Driver Service Bureau Columbus Station

  17 Airline Road, Columbus, MS

  Help here

  • Driver license servicesVisit the station for driver license services.
  Call 601-487-7028DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on driverservicebureau.dps.ms.gov

• Library · Regional office

  Columbus-Lowndes Public Library

  314 7th Street North, Columbus, MS 39701

  Help here

  • Public library servicesGet a library card, borrow books, use public internet, or ask about library programs.Apply online
  Call 662-329-5300DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on lowndeslibrary.com

• Parks and recreation · City office

  Columbus Parks & Recreation

  2535 Main Street, Columbus, MS 39701

  Help here

  • Parks and recreationAsk about city parks, recreation programs, and community facilities.
  Call 662-327-4935DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on thecityofcolumbusms.org

City of Columbus, Mississippi website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Columbus

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

Offices for all of Lowndes County

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

• Human services · State office

  Lowndes County Department of Human Services

  1604 College St, Columbus, MS 39701

  Help here

  • Food and cash assistanceApply for SNAP food benefits and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families.Apply online
  • Utility assistanceAsk about help paying energy bills through LIHEAP.Apply online
  Call 662-328-5278DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on mdhs.ms.gov

• Housing authority · Regional office

  Mississippi Regional Housing Authority IV

  P.O. Box 1051, Columbus, MS 39703

  Help here

  • Affordable housingAsk about affordable housing options and applications for eligible residents.
  Call 662-327-4121DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on mrh4.com

• Public health · State office

  Lowndes County Health Department

  801 North Lehmberg Road, Columbus, MS 39702

  Help here

  • Public health clinic servicesGet public health services, including family planning, immunizations, and testing.
  • WICApply for WIC and get nutrition support for eligible families.
  Call 662-328-6091DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on msdh.ms.gov

• Older adults · Regional office

  Golden Triangle Area Agency on Aging

  106 Miley Drive, Starkville, MS 39759

  Help here

  • Aging services and referralsCall for information and referrals about meals, health care, transportation, and other services for older adults.
  Call 888-324-9000DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on gtpdd.com

• Veterans · County office

  Lowndes County Veteran Service

  17 Airline Road, Columbus, MS 39702

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits helpGet help understanding and applying for veterans benefits.
  Call 662-327-2005DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on lowndescountyms.com

• Emergency help · County office

  Columbus Lowndes County Emergency Management Agency

  Help here

  • Emergency preparedness and coordinationGet information about preparing for emergencies and local disaster response.
  Call 662-329-5110Website

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on lowndescountyms.com

Everything in Lowndes County

Mississippi programs by kind of help

These are run by Mississippi 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.
• GoodsClothing, diapers, furniture, a phone and other things for home.
• TransitBus fares, rides and getting to appointments.
• 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.
• LegalFree legal help, and help staying safe.

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