Rutland
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Local offices in Rutland
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
State office
Economic Services Division, Rutland District
320 Asa Bloomer Building, 88 Merchants Row, Rutland, VT 05701
Help here
- Benefits programsAsk about state benefits and get help applying for available programs.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on humanservices.vermont.gov
Housing help · Regional office
Rutland Housing Authority
5 Tremont Street, Rutland, VT 05701
Help here
- Affordable housingApply for affordable housing or a Section 8 housing voucher through the housing authority.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on rhavt.org
Utilities · City office
City Treasurer’s Office and Utility Billing
1 Strongs Avenue, Rutland, VT 05702
Help here
- Water and sewer billsAsk questions about water or sewer bills, payments, late fees, and payment notices.Apply online
- Property tax paymentsPay property taxes or ask the Treasurer’s Office about your bill.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on rutlandcity.org
Local office · Regional office
Vermont 211
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall 211 to get help finding local and state services for needs such as housing, food, health care, and utilities.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on vermont211.org
Parks and recreation · City office
Rutland Recreation Community Center
134 Community Drive, Rutland, VT 05701
Help here
- Recreation programsFind recreation programs, activities, and events for the community.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on rutlandcity.org
Local office · City office
Rutland City Hall
1 Strongs Avenue, Rutland, VT 05702
Help here
- City services and recordsGet help with city records, elections, licenses, and other city services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on rutlandcity.org
Older adults · City office
Godnick Adult Center
1 Deer Street, Rutland, VT 05701
Help here
- Adult center programsJoin programs and activities for older adults, including classes, trips, and lunches.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on rutlandcity.org
Jobs and training · State office
Vermont Department of Labor Rutland Job Center
88 Merchants Row, 2nd Floor, Rutland, VT 05701
Help here
- Job seeker servicesGet help looking for work, building job skills, and connecting with employment services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on labor.vermont.gov
State office
Rutland DMV Office
101 State Place, Rutland, VT 05701
Help here
- Driver licensing and identificationApply for or renew eligible licenses, permits, and non-driver identification cards.
- Vehicle registrationHandle eligible vehicle registration, title, and tax transactions.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on dmv.vermont.gov
Library · Nonprofit
Rutland Free Library
10 Court Street, Rutland, VT 05701
Help here
- Library servicesBorrow books and other materials, use library resources, and get help from library staff.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on rutlandfree.org
City of Rutland, Vermont website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Rutland
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
Vermont Foodbank
33 Parker Road, Barre, VT 05641
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 Vermont
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
BROC, Community Action in Southwestern Vermont
Serves Rutland and Bennington Counties except Pittsfield Town
45 Union Street, Rutland, VT 05701
Listed on humanservices.vermont.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Rutland County
Rutland is in Rutland County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
State office
Vermont Department for Children and Families, Economic Services Division, Rutland District
320 Asa Bloomer Building, 88 Merchants Row, Rutland, VT 05701
Help here
- Benefits and basic needs supportApply for programs that help with food, fuel, and family support.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dcf.vermont.gov
Public health · State office
Rutland Local Health Office
88 Merchants Row, Suite 300, Rutland, VT 05701
Help here
- Public health servicesGet information and help with local health programs, immunizations, and emergency preparedness.
- Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)Apply for food and nutrition support if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or caring for a child under five.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on healthvermont.gov
Courts and legal help · State office
Vermont Superior Court, Rutland Civil Division
83 Center Street, Rutland, VT 05701
Help here
- Civil court information and formsFind court information and forms for civil cases, including small claims.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on vermontjudiciary.org
Older adults · Regional office
Southwestern Vermont Council on Aging
143 Maple Street, Rutland, VT 05701
Help here
- Information and support for older adultsGet help finding services and planning support for older adults and caregivers.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on svcoa.org
Local office · County office
Rutland County Sheriff's Office
88 Grove Street, Rutland, VT 05701
Help here
- County law enforcement and civil processThe Sheriff's Office provides law enforcement in parts of the county and serves civil papers.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on rutlandsheriff.net
Jobs and training · State office
Vermont Department of Labor, Rutland Job Center
200 Asa Bloomer Building, Rutland, VT 05701
Help here
- Job search and career servicesGet help finding work and using local career resources.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on labor.vermont.gov
Vermont programs by kind of help
These are run by Vermont 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
- Vermont 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