Niota

Local offices in Niota

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

• Utilities · City office

  Niota Waterworks

  9 W. Wilson St., Niota, TN 37826

  Help here

  • Water service and billingStart or stop water service, pay your bill, or ask about payment options.Apply online
  Call 423-568-2584DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · City office

  Niota City Hall

  9 W. Wilson St., Niota, TN 37826

  Help here

  • City government helpContact City Hall with questions for the city or to reach the right city office.
  Call 423-568-2584DirectionsWebsite

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

City of Niota website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Niota

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

Offices for all of McMinn County

Niota is in McMinn County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Child support · State office

  Tennessee Child Support Services, Athens Office

  100 North Jackson Street, Athens, TN 37303

  Help here

  • Child support servicesGet help with child support applications, payments, and case questions.Apply online
  Call 423-479-8144DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  Tennessee Department of Human Services, McMinn County Office

  1008 Knight Road, Suite B, Athens, TN 37303

  Help here

  • SNAP food assistanceApply for food benefits and provide documents for a SNAP case.Apply online
  • Families First cash assistanceApply for temporary cash and support services through Families First.Apply onlineRead more
  • Child care assistanceAsk about help paying for child care through the state assistance office.Apply online
  Call 833-772-8347DirectionsWebsite

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

• Housing help · City office

  Athens Housing Authority

  199 Clark Street, Athens, TN 37303

  Help here

  • Affordable housingApply for housing through the authority’s online application system.Apply online
  Call 423-745-0341DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on apps.athensha.org

• Public health · County office

  McMinn County Health Department

  393 County Road 554, Athens, TN 37303

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet immunizations, health screenings, testing, and other local health services.
  • WICGet nutrition support and food benefits for eligible pregnant people, infants, and children.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 423-744-1604DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · Regional office

  Tennessee 211

  Help here

  • Community resource referralsCall 211 to find nearby help with basic needs, health care, housing, and other services.
  Call 211Website

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Southeast Tennessee Area Agency on Aging and Disability

  1000 Riverfront Parkway, Chattanooga, TN 37402

  Help here

  • Aging and disability servicesGet connected to services for older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers in McMinn County.
  Call 423-266-5781DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in McMinn County

Tennessee programs by kind of help

These are run by Tennessee 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