Getting started.
Who this helps
Kittery residents who cannot meet basic needs may qualify. The Town considers household income and available resources.
How to get started
The administrator usually interviews applicants in private before deciding. The Town gives a written decision within 24 hours of a completed application.
Get the application.
Download the Town of Kittery General Assistance Application from the Town’s Welfare Services page, or pick up a paper copy at the Town Hall Customer Service Center.
Schedule an appointment.
Call 207-630-4314 to apply by appointment at the Mainspring Office, 22 Shapleigh Road.
Complete the application.
Provide household income, resources, assets, and expense information on the written application.
Bring your records.
Take the completed application and supporting documents to your appointment. Provide any other information the administrator requests.
How they can help.
This is a last-resort program. Applicants must use other available programs and resources first. Assistance comes as vouchers, not cash.
- Food
- Clothing
- Rent or mortgage and other shelter costs
- Heating fuel and electricity
- Non-elective medical services and nonprescription drugs
A few questions before you go.
Bring the completed Town application, government-issued photo ID, and recent bills or other proof of expenses. For rent or mortgage help, bring an eviction notice or rental agreement. For electricity help, bring a CMP disconnect notice. If illness, disability, or another health issue keeps you from working, bring a doctor’s statement.
- Can I get help with a rent or power bill?
- What proof should I bring for the need I have?
- Can my household qualify if we have some income?
- How long will my application take?