Charlottesville

Local offices in Charlottesville

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

• Human services · City office

  Charlottesville Department of Social Services

  120 Seventh Street NE, City Hall Annex, 2nd Floor, Charlottesville, VA 22902

  Help here

  • Public benefits and family servicesApply for food, health, child care, and cash benefits, or get help with family services.Apply online
  Call 434-970-3400DirectionsWebsite

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

• Human services · City office

  Charlottesville Department of Human Services

  907 E Jefferson Street, Charlottesville, VA 22902

  Help here

  • Housing navigationCity residents can get help finding stable, affordable housing and connecting with housing resources.Read more
  Call 434-970-3334DirectionsWebsite

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

• Housing help · Regional office

  Charlottesville Redevelopment and Housing Authority

  500 First St. South, Charlottesville, VA 22902

  Help here

  • Public and affordable housingContact the housing authority about public housing, rental assistance, and other housing options.Apply online
  Call 434-326-4672DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cvillerha.com

• Utilities · City office

  Charlottesville Utility Billing

  605 E Main Street, 1st Floor, Charlottesville, VA 22902

  Help here

  • Utility bill assistanceAsk about help paying eligible city water, wastewater, and natural gas bills.Read more
  • Utility billing and payment plansGet help with your city utility account, bill, or payment arrangement.Read more
  Call 434-970-3211DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · City office

  Charlottesville Senior Recreation Programs

  Help here

  • Senior recreation programsResidents age 60 and older can find classes, fitness activities, events, and outings.Apply online
  Call 434-970-3261Website

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

• Jobs and training · State office

  Virginia Works Charlottesville Center

  944 Glenwood Station Lane, Suite 103, Charlottesville, VA 22901

  Help here

  • Career and workforce assistanceGet in-person help with job searches, career services, and workforce resources.
  Call 434-282-2594DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  Virginia DMV Charlottesville Customer Service Center

  2055 Abbey Road, Charlottesville, VA 22911-3540

  Help here

  • Driver and vehicle servicesVisit the DMV for driver licensing and identification services, as well as vehicle services.
  DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dmv.virginia.gov

• State office

  Charlottesville DMV Select

  605 East Main Street, A120, Charlottesville, VA 22902

  Help here

  • Vehicle and voter transactionsGet help with vehicle titles, registrations, plates, permits, and voter registration applications.
  DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dmv.virginia.gov

• Library · Regional office

  Jefferson-Madison Regional Library, Central Branch

  201 E Market St, Charlottesville, VA 22902

  Help here

  • Public library servicesVisit the Central Branch for public library services and resources.
  Call 434-979-7151DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · City office

  Charlottesville Area Transit Customer Service Center

  Help here

  • Transit customer serviceCall option 3 for help with Charlottesville Area Transit customer service.
  Call 434-970-3649Website

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

• Parks and recreation · City office

  Charlottesville Parks & Recreation

  501 E. Main Street, Charlottesville, VA 22902

  Help here

  • Recreation programs and activitiesFind and register for recreation classes, camps, sports, and other programs.Apply onlineRead more
  • Recreation financial aidEligible residents can apply for discounts on recreation classes, programs, camps, and passes.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 434-970-3260DirectionsWebsite

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

City of Charlottesville website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Charlottesville

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

Offices for all of Charlottesville

Charlottesville is in Charlottesville. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• State office

  Charlottesville/Albemarle WIC

  1138 Rose Hill Drive, Charlottesville, VA 22903

  Help here

  • WIC nutrition supportEligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children under five can get nutrition help and food benefits.
  Call 434-972-6200DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on vdh.virginia.gov

• Housing help · Regional office

  Charlottesville Redevelopment and Housing Authority

  500 First Street South, Charlottesville, VA 22902

  Help here

  • Affordable housing and resident supportAsk about public housing, housing vouchers, and support for current residents.
  Call 434-326-4672DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cvillerha.com

• Public health · State office

  Charlottesville-Albemarle Health Department

  1138 Rose Hill Drive, Charlottesville, VA 22903

  Help here

  • Public health servicesVisit or call for local health department clinics and public health services.
  • WICWIC helps eligible families get healthy food, nutrition support, and breastfeeding help.
  Call 434-972-6269DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on vdh.virginia.gov

• Mental health and recovery · Regional office

  Region Ten Community Services Board

  500 Old Lynchburg Road, Charlottesville, VA 22903

  Help here

  • Behavioral health and crisis servicesGet mental health, substance use, developmental disability, and crisis support in the community.Read more
  Call 434-972-1800DirectionsWebsite

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

• Courts and legal help · City office

  City of Charlottesville Circuit Court

  315 East High Street, Charlottesville, VA 22902

  Help here

  • Court forms and case informationGet court forms and information about civil, criminal, and family cases.
  Call 434-970-3766DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Jefferson Area Board for Aging

  674 Hillsdale Drive, Suite 9, Charlottesville, VA 22901

  Help here

  • Aging and caregiver supportGet information and connections to services that help older adults and caregivers.
  Call 434-817-5222DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Charlottesville

Virginia programs by kind of help

These are run by Virginia 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