Lincolnton

Local offices in Lincolnton

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

• Housing help · Regional office

  Lincolnton Housing Authority

  806 E McBee Street, Lincolnton, NC 28092

  Help here

  • Public housing and housing vouchersContact the Housing Authority for information about public housing and housing voucher programs.Read more
  Call 704-735-2221DirectionsWebsite

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

• Utilities · City office

  Utility Billing and Collections

  114 W Sycamore Street, Lincolnton, NC 28092

  Help here

  • City utility bills and servicePay city electric, water, and sewer bills or ask about starting service and your account.Apply online
  Call 704-736-8980DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · County office

  Lincoln County Senior Services

  612 Center Drive, Lincolnton, NC 28092

  Help here

  • Senior information and assistanceAsk about support at home, nutrition vouchers, transportation, and Medicare counseling.
  Call 704-732-9053DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on lincolncountync.gov

• Jobs and training · State office

  NCWorks Career Center Lincoln

  529 N Aspen Street, Lincolnton, NC 28092

  Help here

  • Job search and career helpGet help searching for jobs, preparing a resume, and finding training.Apply online
  Call 704-735-8035DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on commerce.nc.gov

• State office

  NCDMV Lincolnton Driver License Office

  1450 N Aspen Street, Lincolnton, NC 28092

  Help here

  • Driver licenses and state IDsApply in person for a North Carolina driver license or state identification card.Apply online
  DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on ncdot.gov

• Library · County office

  Charles R. Jonas Library

  306 W Main Street, Lincolnton, NC 28092

  Help here

  • Library servicesBorrow books and other materials, use library resources, and join library programs.
  Call 704-735-8044DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on lcpls.lincolncountync.gov

• Local office · City office

  City of Lincolnton City Hall

  114 W Sycamore Street, Lincolnton, NC 28092

  Help here

  • City government informationContact City Hall with questions about city services and local government.
  Call 704-736-8980DirectionsWebsite

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

City of Lincolnton website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Lincolnton

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

Offices for all of Lincoln County

Lincolnton is in Lincoln County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · County office

  Lincoln County Department of Social Services

  1136 East Main Street, Lincolnton, NC 28092

  Help here

  • Food and Nutrition ServicesApply for food benefits and get help with your application.Apply online
  • MedicaidGet help applying for Medicaid health coverage.Apply online
  • Work FirstApply for short-term cash help for eligible families with children.Apply onlineRead more
  • Child Support ServicesGet help with child support services and cases.
  Call 704-732-0738DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · County office

  Lincoln County WIC

  200 Gamble Drive, Lincolnton, NC 28092

  Help here

  • WIC food and nutrition supportEligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and young children can apply for food and nutrition support.Apply online
  Call 704-736-8639DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · County office

  Lincoln County Health Department

  200 Gamble Drive, Lincolnton, NC 28092

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet health clinic, family planning, immunization, and other public health services.
  Call 704-479-5030DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Centralina Area Agency on Aging

  Help here

  • Aging and caregiver resourcesConnect with services and resources for older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers in Gaston County.
  Website

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

• Veterans · County office

  Lincoln County Veterans Services

  302 North Academy Street, Lincolnton, NC 28092

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits assistanceGet help understanding and applying for veterans benefits.
  Call 704-736-8506DirectionsWebsite

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

• Emergency help · County office

  Lincoln County Emergency Management

  151 Sigmon Road, Lincolnton, NC 28092

  Help here

  • Emergency preparedness informationGet information about local emergency alerts and preparedness.Read more
  Call 704-736-8660DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Lincoln County

North Carolina programs by kind of help

These are run by North Carolina 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