Kingston

Local offices in Kingston

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

• Housing help · Regional office

  Kingston Housing Authority

  132 Rondout Drive, Kingston, NY 12401

  Help here

  • Affordable housingApply for public housing or check the status of a housing application.Apply online
  Call 845-331-1955DirectionsWebsite

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

• Utilities · City office

  Kingston Water Department

  111 Jansen Avenue, Kingston, NY 12401

  Help here

  • Water bills and accountsContact the Water Department to ask about your water bill, account, or payment options.Apply online
  Call 845-331-0175DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on kingston-ny.gov

• Local office · City office

  Kingston City Hall

  420 Broadway, Kingston, NY 12401

  Help here

  • City services and recordsContact City Hall to find city departments and ask about city records and services.
  Call 845-331-0080DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on kingston-ny.gov

• State office

  ACCES-VR Kingston Satellite Office

  65 Albany Avenue, Suite E, Kingston, NY 12401

  Help here

  • Vocational rehabilitationAsk the office about services that help people with disabilities prepare for or keep a job.Apply online
  Call 845-339-4270DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on acces.nysed.gov

• Jobs and training · State office

  Ulster County Career Center

  521 Boices Lane, Kingston, NY 12401

  Help here

  • Career center servicesGet help with job searches, career services, and workforce programs.
  Call 845-443-8066DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dol.ny.gov

• State office

  Kingston DMV Office

  244 Fair Street, Kingston, NY 12401

  Help here

  • Driver and vehicle servicesVisit the DMV for driver license and vehicle transactions.
  DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · Regional office

  Kingston Library

  61 Crown Street, Kingston, NY 12401

  Help here

  • Library services and informationVisit the library to use books, information, and technology at no cost.Read more
  Call 845-331-0507DirectionsWebsite

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

• Parks and recreation · City office

  Andy Murphy Neighborhood Center

  467 Broadway, Kingston, NY 12401

  Help here

  • Recreation programsContact Parks and Recreation about programs and activities at the neighborhood center.
  Call 845-481-7333DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on kingston-ny.gov

City of Kingston website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Kingston

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

Offices for all of Ulster County

Kingston is in Ulster County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · County office

  Ulster County Department of Social Services

  1061 Development Court, Kingston, NY 12401

  Help here

  • Benefits and assistanceApply for SNAP, temporary assistance, Medicaid, HEAP, and emergency help.Read more
  • Child supportGet help with child support services and cases.
  • Housing and homelessness responseGet help finding emergency housing and support for long-term housing.Read more
  Call 845-334-5000DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · County office

  Ulster County WIC

  239 Golden Hill Lane, Kingston, NY 12401

  Help here

  • WIC nutrition supportEligible pregnant people and families with children under five can get food benefits, nutrition education, and breastfeeding support.
  Call 845-340-3965DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · County office

  Ulster County Department of Health

  239 Golden Hill Lane, Kingston, NY 12401

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet information and services that help prevent illness and protect community health.
  Call 845-340-3150DirectionsWebsite

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

• Mental health and recovery · County office

  Ulster County Department of Mental Health

  368 Broadway, Suite 401, Kingston, NY 12401

  Help here

  • Behavioral health resourcesGet help finding mental health, substance use, and developmental disability services.
  • Crisis supportVisit the county crisis support center for in-person help at any time.Read more
  Call 845-340-4110DirectionsWebsite

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

• Courts and legal help · State office

  Hon. John L. Larkin Memorial Library

  Ulster County Courthouse, 285 Wall Street, Kingston, NY 12401

  Help here

  • Public law libraryUse legal books, online resources, and staff help for legal research.
  Call 845-481-9391DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · County office

  Ulster County Office for the Aging

  1003 Development Court, Kingston, NY 12401

  Help here

  • Aging and caregiver servicesAdults age 60 and older and their families can get help with care, meals, legal services, and transportation.
  Call 845-340-3456DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Ulster County

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