Fairport
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Local offices in Fairport
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Housing help · City office
Fairport Section 8 Housing Program
31 South Main Street, Fairport, NY 14450
Help here
- Section 8 housingContact the program to ask about Fairport's Section 8 housing assistance.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on fairportoced.org
Utilities · City office
Fairport Electric Billing
31 South Main Street, Fairport, NY 14450
Help here
- Electric billsContact the billing office to ask about your Fairport Electric bill or payment.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on village.fairport.ny.us
Local office · City office
Fairport Village Hall
31 South Main Street, Fairport, NY 14450
Help here
- Village government servicesVisit the village offices for help with village government services and local matters.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on fairportny.gov
Local office · City office
Perinton Town Hall
1350 Turk Hill Road, Fairport, NY 14450
Help here
- Town servicesVisit the town offices for help with local services, records, and town matters.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on perinton.gov
Older adults · City office
Perinton Community Center and 55+ Program
1350 Turk Hill Road, Fairport, NY 14450
Help here
- 55+ programsAdults age 55 and older can ask about meals, classes, activities, and events at the center.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on perinton.gov
Library · Regional office
Fairport Public Library
1 Fairport Village Landing, Fairport, NY 14450
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the library to borrow books and use its learning and community resources.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on fairportlibrary.org
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Fairport
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
Foodlink, Inc.
2011 Mt. Read Blvd., Rochester, NY 14615
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 Assistance of Western New York, Inc.
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
Action for a Better Community, Inc.
400 West Ave Fl 3, Rochester, NY 14611-2538
Listed on dos.ny.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Monroe County
Fairport is in Monroe County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Monroe County Department of Human Services
111 Westfall Rd., Rochester, NY 14620
Help here
- Public assistance and benefitsApply for SNAP, Medicaid, temporary assistance, HEAP, child care subsidies, and other support.
- Child support servicesGet help applying for and enforcing child support orders.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on monroecounty.gov
Public health · County office
Monroe County WIC Program
270 Elm Ridge Center Dr., Rochester, NY 14626
Help here
- WIC food and nutrition supportGet food benefits and nutrition support during pregnancy and for infants and young children.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on monroecounty.gov
Local office · Nonprofit
211 / LIFE LINE
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall 211 for help finding local food, housing, health, and other community services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211lifeline.org
Public health · County office
Monroe County Department of Public Health
111 Westfall Road, Rochester, NY 14620
Help here
- Public health servicesGet health services, immunizations, disease information, and help with environmental health concerns.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on monroecounty.gov
Mental health and recovery · County office
Monroe County Office of Mental Health
1099 Jay Street, Building J, Rochester, NY 14611
Help here
- Mental health and addiction servicesFind local mental health, addiction, and developmental disability services and crisis resources.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on monroecounty.gov
Older adults · County office
Monroe County Office for the Aging
435 E. Henrietta Rd., Rochester, NY 14620
Help here
- Aging and disability servicesGet information and help finding long-term care, caregiver support, meals, and other services for older adults and people with disabilities.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on monroecounty.gov
New York programs by kind of help
These are run by New York 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
- 211/LIFE LINE
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