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Local offices in Anchorage
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State office · State office
Alaska Division of Public Assistance, Anchorage Office
4001 Ingra Street, Suite 131, Anchorage, AK 99503
Help here
- Public assistance applicationsApply for or get help with food, medical, cash, heating, and other public assistance programs.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on health.alaska.gov
Housing authority · State office
Alaska Housing Finance Corporation Public Housing
4300 Boniface Parkway, Anchorage, AK 99504
Help here
- Public housing and rental assistanceAsk about public housing, housing vouchers, and help with the application process.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on ahfc.us
Utilities · City office
Anchorage Water and Wastewater Utility Customer Service
3000 Arctic Boulevard, Anchorage, AK 99503-3813
Help here
- Water and wastewater billing helpAsk about your water or wastewater bill, payment arrangements, or referrals to bill assistance.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on awwu.biz
Utilities · City office
Solid Waste Services Customer Service
1208 E. 56th Avenue, Anchorage, AK 99518
Help here
- Trash and recycling serviceGet help starting or changing residential trash service and ask about payment options if you are having trouble paying.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on muni.org
Public health · City office
Anchorage Health Department
825 L Street, Anchorage, AK 99501
Help here
- Environmental health questions and complaintsGet information about food safety and air quality or report a concern about a restaurant or public pool.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on muni.org
Local office · City office
Anchorage Equal Rights Commission
632 W. 6th Avenue, Suite 110, Anchorage, AK 99501
Help here
- Discrimination complaintsAsk the commission about filing a complaint of discrimination in Anchorage.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on muni.org
Local office · City office
Municipal Ombudsman
632 W. 6th Avenue, Suite 160, Anchorage, AK 99501
Help here
- Municipal service complaintsAsk the Ombudsman to review a complaint about a municipal service or agency.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on muni.org
Human services · City office
Child Care Licensing
825 L Street, Anchorage, AK 99501
Help here
- Child care safety complaintsContact the city to report a concern about a licensed or unlicensed child care facility.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on muni.org
Older adults · City office
Aging and Disability Resource Center
825 L Street, Suite 200, Anchorage, AK 99501
Help here
- Aging and disability supportGet help finding benefits, care, accessible equipment, transportation, housing, and utility assistance.
- Emergency housing assistanceAsk about emergency financial help and services that may help prevent homelessness.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on muni.org
Veterans · State office
Alaska Office of Veterans Affairs
4600 DeBarr Road, Suite 180, Anchorage, AK 99508
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceGet help understanding and applying for state and federal veterans benefits.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on veterans.alaska.gov
Jobs and training · State office
Alaska Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, Anchorage Counseling and Evaluation
4600 DeBarr Road, Suite 300, Anchorage, AK 99508
Help here
- Vocational rehabilitationAsk about services that help people with disabilities prepare for, find, or keep a job.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on labor.alaska.gov
Emergency help · City office
Anchorage Office of Emergency Management
Help here
- Emergency preparedness informationFind information to prepare for emergencies and learn about local hazards and response planning.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on muni.org
Local office · City office
#ANCWorks Resident Service Requests
Help here
- Report a municipal issueSend the city a request about issues such as snow, street conditions, trash, or a homeless camp.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on muni.org
Local office · City office
Anchorage 311
Help here
- Municipal service informationCall 311 for non-emergency police calls and help reaching frequently contacted municipal departments.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on muni.org
Immigrant services · State office
Alaska Office of Citizenship Assistance
3301 Eagle Street, Suite 100, Anchorage, AK 99503
Help here
- Citizenship assistanceGet information and assistance related to citizenship and naturalization.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on oca.alaska.gov
Jobs and training · State office
Anchorage Midtown Job Center
3301 Eagle Street, Suite 101, Anchorage, AK 99503
Help here
- Job search and workforce servicesGet help finding a job, improving your resume, and exploring training options.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on jobs.alaska.gov
State office · State office
Anchorage Division of Motor Vehicles
4001 Ingra Street, Suite 101, Anchorage, AK 99503
Help here
- Driver licensing and identificationApply for or renew a driver license, permit, or state identification card at the Anchorage DMV.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dmv.alaska.gov
State office · State office
Eagle River Division of Motor Vehicles
11723 Old Glenn Highway, Suite 113, Eagle River, AK 99577
Help here
- Driver licensing and identificationApply for or renew a driver license, permit, or state identification card at the Eagle River DMV.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dmv.alaska.gov
State office · State office
Alaska Wage and Hour Administration, Anchorage
1251 Muldoon Road, Suite 113, Anchorage, AK 99504
Help here
- Workplace wage questionsAsk the state about wage and hour rules or help with a workplace wage concern.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on labor.state.ak.us
Library · City office
Anchorage Public Library
3600 Denali Street, Anchorage, AK 99503
Help here
- Library servicesGet a library card and use books, digital resources, programs, and library locations across Anchorage.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on anchoragelibrary.org
Local office · City office
People Mover and Public Transportation Department
Help here
- Public bus serviceFind bus routes, schedules, fares, and rider help for Anchorage and Eagle River.
- Reduced and free faresAsk about half fares for eligible riders and free rides for youth 18 and under.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on muni.org
Parks and recreation · City office
Anchorage Parks and Recreation
632 W. 6th Avenue, Suite 630, Anchorage, AK 99501
Help here
- Recreation programs and facilitiesFind recreation programs, pools, community centers, parks, and outdoor activities for all ages.Read more
- Youth Employment in ParksLearn about seasonal park jobs for teens through the Youth Employment in Parks program.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on muni.org
Municipality of Anchorage website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Anchorage
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
Food Bank of Alaska, Inc.
2192 Viking Drive, Anchorage, AK 99501
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
Alaska Legal Services Corporation
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
Rural Alaska Community Action Program, Incorporated (RurAL CAP)
731 E. 8th Avenue, Anchorage, AK 99501
Listed on commerce.alaska.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Anchorage Municipality
Anchorage is in Anchorage Municipality. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Public health · County office
Anchorage Health Department Public Health Division and WIC
825 L Street, Anchorage, AK 99501
Help here
- WICApply for food benefits, nutrition help, breastfeeding support, and health referrals for eligible families.
- Community health nursingGet immunizations and routine sexual health tests and screenings.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on muni.org
Child support · State office
Alaska Child Support Enforcement Division, Anchorage Office
655 F Street, Anchorage, AK 99501
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help establishing parentage, setting or changing support orders, and collecting child support.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on childsupport.alaska.gov
State office · State office
Anchorage Division of Public Assistance Office
4001 Ingra Street, Suite 131, Anchorage, AK 99503
Help here
- Public assistance benefitsApply for public assistance benefits and get help with an application.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on health.alaska.gov
Housing authority · State office
Anchorage Family Investment Center, Alaska Housing Finance Corporation
440 East Benson Boulevard, Anchorage, AK 99503
Help here
- Public housing and rental assistanceApply for public housing and rental assistance when local waiting lists are open.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on ahfc.us
Local office · Regional office
Alaska 211
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall or search Alaska 211 to find local help with basic needs and other services.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on alaska211.org
Courts and legal help · State office
Anchorage Law Library
303 K Street, Anchorage, AK 99501
Help here
- Legal research resourcesUse legal materials and public computers, and ask library staff for help locating legal information.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on courts.alaska.gov
Alaska programs by kind of help
These are run by Alaska 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
Talk to a person
- Alaska 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