Waterbury

Local offices in Waterbury

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

• Local office · City office

  Village of Waterbury Office

  Help here

  • Village government servicesCall the village office for help with local government matters.
  Call 402-638-2016Website

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

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Waterbury

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

Offices for all of Dixon County

Waterbury is in Dixon County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Local office · Regional office

  Nebraska 211

  Help here

  • Help finding local resourcesCall 211 to get referrals to local help with basic needs and other services.Apply online
  Call 866-813-1731Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on ne211.org

• Courts and legal help · County office

  Dixon County Court

  Help here

  • Self-help informationThe court provides self-help information and handles matters such as small claims, landlord-tenant cases, traffic cases, and probate.
  Website

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Northeast Nebraska Area Agency on Aging

  119 West Norfolk Avenue, Norfolk, NE 68701

  Help here

  • Aging servicesThe agency connects older adults with in-home, nutrition, and other community services.
  Call 402-370-3454DirectionsWebsite

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

• Veterans · County office

  Dixon County Veterans Service Office

  302 West 3rd Street, Ponca, NE 68770

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits helpStaff help veterans and their dependents apply for VA benefits and gather supporting documents.
  • VA medical care eligibilityStaff help veterans apply to have their eligibility for VA medical center care determined.
  Call 402-755-5625DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  Nebraska Driver Licensing Office, Ponca

  302 3rd Street, Ponca, NE 68770

  Help here

  • Driver licenses, permits, and ID cardsResidents can apply for or renew a Nebraska driver license, learner permit, or state ID card at this scheduled office.
  Call 402-755-4291DirectionsWebsite

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

• Emergency help · County office

  Dixon County Emergency Management

  Call 402-755-5667Website

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

Everything in Dixon County

Nebraska programs by kind of help

These are run by Nebraska 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