Fayette

Local offices in Fayette

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

• Human services · Regional office

  Missouri 211

  Help here

  • Community resource referralsCall 211 for help finding local food, housing, utility, health, and other community resources.
  Call 800-427-4626Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on mo211.myresourcedirectory.com

• Housing help · City office

  Housing Authority of the City of Fayette

  Help here

  • Public housingContact the housing authority to ask about public housing and applications.
  Call 660-248-2213Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on hud.gov

• Utilities · City office

  City Hall / Utility Office

  117 S Main Street, Fayette, MO 65248

  Help here

  • City servicesVisit City Hall for help with city administration and city clerk services.
  • Utility billingContact the Utility Office to ask about city utility bills and payments.Apply online
  Call 660-248-5246DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityoffayettemo.com

• Library · Regional office

  Howard County Library District

  201 S Main, Fayette, MO 65248

  Help here

  • Library servicesVisit the library to borrow books, use library resources, and join public programs.
  Call 660-248-3348DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on hocopub.lib.mo.us

City of Fayette, Missouri website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Fayette

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

Offices for all of Howard County

Fayette is in Howard County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · State office

  Fayette Resource Center

  103 Furr St., Fayette, MO 65248

  Help here

  • Family Support Division servicesGet help with applications and questions about food, cash, and health care benefits.Apply online
  Call 855-373-4636DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dss.mo.gov

• Public health · County office

  Howard County Public Health Department

  600 W. Davis St., Fayette, MO 65248

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet health screenings, immunizations, testing, and referrals to other services.Read more
  • WICEligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children under five can get food benefits, nutrition help, and breastfeeding support.Read more
  Call 660-248-3100DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Aging Best

  201 W. Broadway, Suite 1E, Columbia, MO 65203

  Help here

  • Aging and caregiver supportGet connected to support, meals, transportation, and services that help older adults live independently.Read more
  Call 800-369-5211DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Fayette Senior Center

  600 S. Cleveland St., Fayette, MO 65248

  Help here

  • Senior center and nutrition servicesOlder adults can get meals, activities, and information about local aging services.
  Call 660-248-3733DirectionsWebsite

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

• Emergency help · County office

  Howard County Emergency Management

  600 W. Morrison St., Fayette, MO 65248

  Help here

  • Emergency preparednessGet information about local emergency planning and preparedness.
  Call 660-248-1111DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on howardcounty-mo.gov

• State office

  Fayette License Office

  106 E. Davis St., Fayette, MO 65248

  Help here

  • Driver and motor vehicle licensingHandle driver license and vehicle title or registration transactions in person.Read more
  Call 660-248-1107DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dor.mo.gov

Everything in Howard County

Missouri programs by kind of help

These are run by Missouri 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