Ocean City
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Local offices in Ocean City
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Utilities · City office
Ocean City Finance Department, Utility Billing
301 N. Baltimore Avenue, Ocean City, MD 21842
Help here
- Water and sewer billsGet help with water and sewer bills, account questions, and payment options.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on oceancitymd.gov
Local office · City office
Town of Ocean City City Hall
301 N. Baltimore Avenue, Ocean City, MD 21842
Help here
- General city helpContact City Hall for help finding town services and offices.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on oceancitymd.gov
Parks and recreation · City office
Ocean City Recreation and Parks
200 125th Street, Ocean City, MD 21842
Help here
- Senior Center and recreation programsAsk Recreation and Parks about senior center programs and activities.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on oceancitymd.gov
State office
Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration, Worcester County MVA Bus
66th Street and Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD 21842
Help here
- Driver and vehicle servicesCheck the MVA schedule for in-person driver and vehicle services on its Worcester County bus.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on mva.maryland.gov
Library · Regional office
Ocean City Library
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the Ocean City branch for library services and community information.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on worcesterlibrary.org
Town of Ocean City, Maryland website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Ocean City
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
Maryland Food Bank
2200 Halethorpe Farms Road, Baltimore, MD 21227
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
Maryland Legal Aid
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
Shore Up Inc.
520 Snow Hill Road, Salisbury, MD 21804
Listed on dhcd.maryland.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Worcester County
Ocean City is in Worcester County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · State office
Worcester County Department of Social Services
299 Commerce Street, Snow Hill, MD 21863
Help here
- Benefits and family supportApply for public benefits and get help with family support services.
- Child supportGet help with child support services and payments.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dhs.maryland.gov
Housing help · State office
Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development, Housing Choice Voucher Program
Help here
- Housing Choice VoucherApply for a housing voucher through Maryland's program serving Worcester County.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dhcd.maryland.gov
Public health · State office
Worcester County Health Department
6040 Public Landing Road, Snow Hill, MD 21863
Help here
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on worcesterhealth.org
Courts and legal help · State office
Worcester County Law Library
1 West Market Street, Courthouse Room 228, Snow Hill, MD 21863
Help here
- Legal researchUse legal research materials and ask court staff for basic assistance.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on courts.state.md.us
Courts and legal help · State office
Worcester Family Law Self Help Center
One West Market Street, Room 101, Snow Hill, MD 21863
Help here
- Family law self-helpGet help understanding family court options and completing court forms.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on courts.state.md.us
Older adults · Regional office
MAC Inc.
909 Progress Circle, Salisbury, MD 21804
Help here
- Area Agency on Aging servicesGet help finding services that support older adults and caregivers in Somerset County.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on macinc.org
Maryland programs by kind of help
These are run by Maryland 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
- Maryland 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