Hertford
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Local offices in Hertford
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Housing authority · City office
Hertford Housing Authority
Help here
- Housing authority informationContact the authority to ask about its housing services and applications.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on townofhertfordnc.com
Utilities · City office
Hertford Utilities
114 W. Grubb Street, Hertford, NC 27944
Help here
- Utility service and billsStart or manage town electric, water, and sewer service, and pay utility bills.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on townofhertfordnc.com
Local office · City office
Town Hall
114 W. Grubb Street, Hertford, NC 27944
Help here
- Town government helpAsk about town records, council meetings, and other town services.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on townofhertfordnc.com
State office · State office
Hertford License Plate Agency
114 N. Grubb Street, Hertford, NC 27944
Help here
- Vehicle titles and registrationsVisit for vehicle titles and registrations; this office does not issue driver licenses or ID cards.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on townofhertfordnc.com
Library · County office
Perquimans County Library
514 S. Church Street, Hertford, NC 27944
Help here
- Library servicesVisit to borrow books and use public library resources.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on pettigrewlibraries.org
Parks and recreation · City office
Horace Reid Community Center
305 W. Grubb Street, Hertford, NC 27944
Help here
- Community center and facility useAsk about using the town community center and its facilities.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on townofhertfordnc.com
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Hertford
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 the Albemarle
109 Tidewater Way, Elizabeth City, NC 27909
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 Aid of North Carolina, 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
Economic Improvement Council, Inc.
PO Box 549, Edenton, NC 27932-0549
Listed on ncdhhs.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Perquimans County
Hertford is in Perquimans County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Perquimans County Department of Social Services
103 Charles St., Hertford, NC 27944
Help here
- Social services and benefitsGet help applying for county social services and benefit programs.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on ncdhhs.gov
Local office · Nonprofit
NC 211
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall 211 to find local help with basic needs such as housing, food, utilities, and health care.Read more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on nc211.org
Public health · Regional office
Perquimans County Health Department
103 ARPDC St., Hertford, NC 27944
Help here
- Public health servicesGet local public health services, including immunizations and health clinics.
- WIC and nutritionAsk the health department about WIC nutrition services for eligible families.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on arhs-nc.org
Older adults · County office
Perquimans County Center for Active Living
1072 Harvey Point Road, Hertford, NC 27944
Help here
- Senior center programsFind programs and activities for older adults in the county.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on pcactiveliving.org
Older adults · Regional office
Albemarle Commission Area Agency on Aging
512 S. Church St., Hertford, NC 27944
Help here
- Aging and caregiver servicesGet information and referrals for services that support older adults and family caregivers.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on albemarlecommission.org
Veterans · County office
Perquimans County Veterans Services
104 Dobbs St., Hertford, NC 27944
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceGet help with veterans benefits and claims.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on perquimanscountync.gov
North Carolina programs by kind of help
These are run by North Carolina 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.
- GoodsClothing, diapers, furniture, a phone and other things for home.
- TransitBus fares, rides and getting to appointments.
- 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.
- LegalFree legal help, and help staying safe.
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
- NC 211
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.
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