Bay City
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Local offices in Bay City
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Housing help · City office
Bay City Housing Commission
315 14th Street, Bay City, MI 48708
Help here
- Affordable rental housingApply for income-based rental housing for families, seniors, and people with disabilities.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on baycitymi.gov
Utilities · City office
Utility Customer Service
301 Washington Avenue, Suite 106, Bay City, MI 48708
Help here
- Utility bills and assistanceGet help with electric, water, sewer, and refuse bills and find information about utility assistance.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on baycitymi.gov
Local office · City office
Bay City City Hall
301 Washington Avenue, Bay City, MI 48708
Help here
- City customer serviceContact City Hall for help finding the right city department or submitting a question or comment.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on baycitymi.gov
Jobs and training · Regional office
Michigan Works! Service Center-Bay
4061 N. Euclid Avenue, Bay City, MI 48706
Help here
- Job search and workforce helpVisit the service center for help with job searches, resumes, and employment workshops.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on michiganworks.com
State office
Michigan Secretary of State Bay City office
1007 N. Euclid Avenue, Bay City, MI 48706
Help here
- Driver and vehicle servicesSchedule an office visit for driver license, state ID, and vehicle services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on michigan.gov
Library · County office
Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
500 Center Avenue, Bay City, MI 48708
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the library for books, public programs, and other library services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on baycountylibrary.org
Parks and recreation · City office
Parks, Buildings & Grounds Division
1645 Marquette Avenue, Bay City, MI 48706
Help here
- Parks and recreationContact the Parks Division about city parks, park facilities, and shelter reservations.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on baycitymi.gov
City of Bay City, Michigan website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Bay 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
Food Bank of Eastern Michigan
2300 Lapeer Road, Flint, MI 48503
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 of Eastern Michigan
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
Mid Michigan Community Action Agency Inc
1574 E Washington Rd, PO Box 768, Farwell, MI 48622-9437
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Bay County
Bay City is in Bay County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Public health · County office
Bay County WIC
4150 Wilder Rd, Bay City, MI 48706
Help here
- WIC nutrition supportWIC offers food benefits, nutrition help, breastfeeding support, and referrals for eligible pregnant people and families with young children.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on baycountymi.gov
State office
Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, Bay County Office
1399 W Center Rd, Essexville, MI 48732
Help here
- Food and health benefitsResidents can apply for food and health benefits and get help with state assistance programs.Apply online
- Child supportParents can get help with child support services through the state office.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on michigan.gov
Local office · Nonprofit
211 Northeast Michigan
Help here
- Community referralsCall 211 to find local help with needs like housing, food, health care, and utility bills.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211nemichigan.org
Public health · County office
Bay County Health Department
4150 Wilder Rd, Bay City, MI 48706
Help here
- Public health servicesGet public health information, testing, immunizations, and referrals to local health services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on baycountymi.gov
Mental health and recovery · Regional office
Bay-Arenac Behavioral Health Authority
201 Mulholland, Bay City, MI 48708
Help here
- Behavioral health servicesResidents can contact the authority for mental health, developmental disability, crisis, and referral services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on babha.org
Older adults · County office
Bay County Department on Aging
515 Center Avenue, Suite 202, Bay City, MI 48708
Help here
- Aging and caregiver servicesAdults age 60 and older can ask about meals, in-home help, respite care, and referrals.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on baycountymi.gov
Michigan programs by kind of help
These are run by Michigan 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
Talk to a person
- 211 Northeast Michigan
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 888-636-4211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988