Cattaraugus County Benefits & Assistance Programs 2026
Find SNAP food stamps, Medicaid, housing assistance, cash aid, and utility help available in Cattaraugus County, New York — including step-by-step guides and official resource links for Olean and Salamanca area residents.
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🥕 SNAP Food Stamps in Cattaraugus County
SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) helps eligible Cattaraugus County residents supplement their food budget each month using an EBT card.
Apply through mybenefits.ny.gov — easiest option for Cattaraugus County residents.
Visit the office at 1 Leo Moss Drive, Suite 6010, Olean — call first at (716) 373-8065.
Use the free NYDocSubmit app or fax to (716) 796-0940. Automated reminders are sent by phone/text.
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 Cattaraugus County
Medicaid provides free or low-cost health coverage for eligible Cattaraugus County residents. Most residents apply through NY State of Health. The county DSS handles long-term care and nursing home Medicaid directly.
Apply through NY State of Health at nystateofhealth.ny.gov or call (855) 355-5777.
Call Cattaraugus County DSS at (716) 373-8065 for nursing home or long-term care coverage.
Use NYDocSubmit app or fax documents to (716) 796-0940.
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 long-term care
- Children’s preventive care
🏠 Housing Assistance
Cattaraugus County residents may qualify for emergency housing, rental supplement programs, temporary shelter, and eviction assistance.
Call (716) 373-8065 Mon–Fri 8am–5pm for emergency housing and eviction assistance.
Cattaraugus County DSS operates a Rental Supplement Program for eligible residents.
Call 2-1-1 for after-hours emergency housing and shelter assistance in Cattaraugus County.
1 Leo Moss Drive, Suite 6010, Olean, NY 14760
Phone: (716) 373-8065
Mon–Fri 8:00am–5:00pm
💵 Cash Assistance
Cattaraugus County residents may qualify for temporary cash assistance through New York State’s Family Assistance and Safety Net programs.
⚡ Utility Help in Cattaraugus County
Cattaraugus County residents may qualify for help paying heating and electric bills through HEAP and other programs.
- LIHEAP — federal heating assistance
- Emergency HEAP — utility shutoff assistance
- Heating equipment repair/replacement
- Weatherization assistance
- 2-1-1 for emergency utility help