Saratoga County Benefits & Assistance Programs 2026
Find SNAP food stamps, Medicaid, housing assistance, cash aid, and utility help available in Saratoga County, New York — including step-by-step guides and official resource links for Ballston Spa and Saratoga Springs area residents.
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🥕 SNAP Food Stamps in Saratoga County
SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) helps eligible Saratoga County residents pay for groceries each month using an EBT card.
Apply through mybenefits.ny.gov — easiest option for Saratoga County residents.
You may receive a phone call to verify your household size, income, and living situation.
Use the free NYDocSubmit app to upload documents, or fax/mail them to DSS.
If approved, benefits are loaded onto your EBT card for eligible grocery purchases.
SNAP Income Guidelines 2026
| Household Size | Monthly Income Limit |
|---|---|
| 1 person | $1,580 |
| 2 people | $2,137 |
| 3 people | $2,694 |
| 4 people | $3,250 |
| 5 people | $3,807 |
| Each additional | + $557 |
🏥 Medicaid in Saratoga County
Medicaid provides free or low-cost health coverage for eligible Saratoga County residents including children, families, pregnant women, seniors, and people with disabilities.
Apply through NY State of Health at nystateofhealth.ny.gov or call (855) 355-5777.
Visit Saratoga County DSS at 152 West High Street, Ballston Spa, NY 12020.
Provide proof of identity, NY residency, income, and household information.
If approved, enroll in a Medicaid Managed Care plan for your covered services.
- Doctor visits and checkups
- Hospital care
- Prescription medications
- Mental health services
- Nursing home and home care
- Children’s preventive care
🏠 Housing Assistance
Saratoga County residents may qualify for emergency housing, temporary shelter, and rental assistance programs.
Call (518) 884-4140 Mon–Fri 8am–4pm for emergency housing help.
Emergency Temporary Assistance may be available for homelessness, pending eviction, or domestic violence situations.
Call 2-1-1 for after-hours emergency housing and shelter assistance in Saratoga County.
152 West High Street, Ballston Spa, NY 12020
Phone: (518) 884-4140
Mon–Fri 8:00am–4:00pm
💵 Cash Assistance
Saratoga County residents may qualify for temporary cash assistance through New York State’s Family Assistance and Safety Net programs.
⚡ Utility Help in Saratoga County
Saratoga County residents may qualify for help paying heating and electric bills through HEAP and other programs.
- LIHEAP — federal heating assistance
- Emergency HEAP — if fuel runs out or utility shut-off notice
- Weatherization assistance
- National Grid budget billing
- 2-1-1 for emergency utility help