Virginia Benefit Finder
Our independent guide to Virginia’s official CommonHelp portal: what it covers, where to start, and what to verify before you apply.
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Start with our guide for context, current status, and what to verify before using the official application page.
CommonHelp
CommonHelp is the Commonwealth of Virginia’s official online portal, operated by the Virginia Department of Social Services, for applying to and managing public assistance benefits. You can use it to:
- Apply for SNAP (food assistance), Medicaid/FAMIS, TANF, and Energy Assistance
- Check the status of an existing application
- Report changes to your household or income
- Upload documents your local department of social services has requested
CommonHelp is free to use. You never need to pay any company or website to apply for a government benefit.
Read our CommonHelp guideFind the right Virginia help
Choose a topic to see our guide first, then continue to the official agency if needed.
Local Department of Social Services offices
Virginia’s local departments of social services process applications and can answer questions specific to your case. Find your local office through the Virginia DSS local office directory.
Find your local DSS office →For all six states, use the MSN Benefit Finder. This page offers Virginia-specific guidance. Locality-specific pages are planned; check our Deadline Alerts page for upcoming additions.