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Financial · Biddeford

City of Biddeford
General Assistance

Call (207) 284-9514

City program providing emergency help with rent, utilities, food, and basic necessities for eligible Biddeford residents.

Also listed under Housing & Shelter and Heating & Energy.

Contact & access

Call (207) 284-9514

Confirm current services, requirements, and how to get started.

Listed hours
Mon-Tue 7:00 AM-5:00 PM; Wed-Thu 8:00 AM-4:00 PM; Fri closed

Getting started.

Who this helps

Biddeford residents unable to meet basic necessities. Income and resource eligibility applies.

How to get started

Call to schedule an appointment with a caseworker who reviews your situation and determines eligibility.

How they can help.

Biddeford General Assistance helps eligible residents cover basic necessities through vouchers for rent, utilities, and food.

  • Emergency rent assistance
  • Utility payment assistance
  • Food vouchers

What to have ready.

Bring photo ID for adults, EBT and Social Security cards, medical cards, and documents of household income and expenses. Ask whether any other records apply.

Call with your questions
Maine DHHS Biddeford District OfficeBiddefordEllsworth General AssistanceEllsworthTANF Cash Assistance & ASPIRE ProgramStatewide

About this listing

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Service information checked against City of Biddeford, General Assistance. This is not a live availability check.

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