List of Social Security Offices Closing Across the U.S. in 2025
The Social Security Administration (SSA) is set to close dozens of offices across the United States this year as part of the Trump administration’s initiative to reduce the size of the federal government. The closures are being carried out by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), an agency led by Elon Musk, which has identified nearly 800 federal real estate leases for termination.
Why Are Social Security Offices Closing?
Despite growing concerns over identity theft and fraud, which require millions of recipients and applicants to visit SSA field offices, the agency is moving forward with the shutdowns. The General Services Administration (GSA), responsible for managing federal real estate, has outlined when most of these office closures will take effect.
The Associated Press has obtained an internal planning document from the GSA detailing lease terminations, as well as publicly available information regarding office addresses, lease start dates, and property owners.
How Will This Impact Social Security Recipients?
With fewer SSA field offices available, individuals who rely on in-person services for Social Security benefits, disability claims, and identity verification may experience longer wait times and increased difficulty accessing assistance. This move is expected to push more interactions online and over the phone, raising concerns about accessibility for elderly and low-income individuals who may not have reliable internet access.
State-by-State Breakdown of SSA Offices Closing in 2025
Below is a list of 26 Social Security offices set to close this year, along with the expected lease termination dates:
Alabama
- Gadsden: 634 Broad St. (Closing September 30)
Arkansas
- Forrest City: 965 Holiday Drive (Closing April 25)
- Texarkana: 4083 Jefferson Ave. (Closing May 25)
Colorado
- Grand Junction: 825 N. Crest Drive (Closing June 21)
Florida
- Melbourne: 4740 Dairy Road (Closing May 16)
Georgia
- Columbus: 1338 Broadway (Closing September 30)
Kentucky
- Hazard: 825 High St. (Closing April 24)
Louisiana
- Houma: 178 Civic Center Drive (Closing April 25)
Mississippi
- Meridian: 4717 26th St. (Closing June 1)
- Greenwood: 604 Yalobusha St. (Closing June 1)
- Grenada: 2383 Sunset Drive (Closing May 1)
Montana
- Missoula: 3701 American Way (Closing June 21)
North Carolina
- Roanoke Rapids: 730 Roanoke Ave. (Closing August 1)
- Franklin: 2123 Lakeside Drive (Closing June 23)
- Greenville: 2805 Charles Blvd. (Closing June 24)
- Elizabeth City: 1865 W. City Drive (Closing June 24)
North Dakota
- Minot: 1414 20th Ave. SW (Closing June 21)
Nevada
- Las Vegas: 701 Bridger Ave. (Closing June 1)
New York
- White Plains: 75 S. Broadway (Closing May 31)
- Poughkeepsie: 332 Main St. (Closing July 31)
Ohio
- Mansfield: 30 N. Diamond St. (Closing May 17)
Oklahoma
- Lawton: 1610 SW Lee Blvd. (Closing April 25)
Texas
- Nacogdoches: 1122 N. University Drive (Closing May 7)
- Victoria: 8208 NE Zac Lentz Parkway (Closing May 25)
West Virginia
- Logan: 1103 George Kostas Drive (Closing April 30)
Wyoming
- Rock Springs: 79 Winston Drive (Closing June 20)
What’s Next?
As closures take effect, SSA beneficiaries may need to seek alternative locations for in-person services or transition to online platforms. Critics argue that the closures will disproportionately impact seniors and disabled individuals who rely on physical offices for support. Meanwhile, the government defends the move as a cost-cutting measure aimed at improving efficiency.
Stay tuned for further updates on how these changes may impact Social Security services nationwide.
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