Cayuga County Benefits & Assistance Programs 2026
Find SNAP food stamps, Medicaid, housing assistance, cash aid, and utility help available in Cayuga County, New York — including step-by-step guides and official resource links for Auburn area residents.
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🥕 SNAP Food Stamps in Cayuga County
SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) helps eligible Cayuga County residents pay for groceries each month using an EBT card.
Apply through mybenefits.ny.gov — easiest option for Cayuga County residents.
Visit the walk-in office at 63 Genesee Street, Auburn. Drop box available at entrance.
Use the free NYDocSubmit app, mail to 157 Genesee Street, or use the drop box at 63 Genesee Street.
If approved, benefits are loaded onto your EBT card. Temporary EBT cards available at 63 Genesee Street.
Jul–Aug: 8:00am–4:00pm
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 Cayuga County
Medicaid provides free or low-cost health coverage for eligible Cayuga 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.
Call the Cayuga County Medicaid Office at (315) 253-1382 for application information.
Use NYDocSubmit app or mail to 157 Genesee Street, Auburn, NY 13021.
If approved, enroll in a Medicaid Managed Care plan for your covered services.
- Doctor visits and checkups
- Hospital care
- Prescription medications
- Mental health services
- Personal care and home services
- Children’s preventive care
🏠 Housing Assistance
Cayuga County residents may qualify for emergency housing, temporary shelter, and rental assistance programs.
Call (315) 253-1011 Mon–Fri 8am–5pm for emergency housing help.
Cayuga County DSS offers Emergency Rental Assistance for eligible residents facing eviction.
Call 2-1-1 for after-hours emergency housing and shelter assistance in Cayuga County.
63 Genesee Street, Auburn, NY 13021
Phone: (315) 253-1011
Mon–Fri 8:00am–5:00pm
💵 Cash Assistance
Cayuga County residents may qualify for temporary cash assistance through New York State’s Family Assistance and Safety Net programs.
⚡ Utility Help in Cayuga County
Cayuga 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
- Heating equipment repair/replacement
- Weatherization assistance
- 2-1-1 for emergency utility help