Chautauqua County Benefits & Assistance Programs 2026
Find SNAP food stamps, Medicaid, housing assistance, cash aid, and utility help available in Chautauqua County, New York — including step-by-step guides and official resource links for Jamestown, Dunkirk, and Mayville area residents.
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🥕 SNAP Food Stamps in Chautauqua County
SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) helps eligible Chautauqua County residents pay for groceries each month using an EBT card. Chautauqua County has three DSS office locations.
Apply through mybenefits.ny.gov — easiest option for Chautauqua County residents.
Visit any of the three county offices in Mayville, Jamestown, or Dunkirk.
Use the free NYDocSubmit app to upload documents, or bring them to any DSS office.
If approved, benefits are loaded onto your EBT card for eligible grocery purchases.
📍 3 DSS Locations
7 North Erie Street
Mayville, NY 14757
(716) 753-4000
Mon–Fri 8:30am–4:30pm
110 East 4th Street
Jamestown, NY 14701
(716) 661-7133
Mon–Fri 8:30am–4:30pm
15 W. Lucas Avenue
Dunkirk, NY 14048
(716) 363-3500
Mon–Fri 8:30am–4:30pm
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 Chautauqua County
Medicaid provides free or low-cost health coverage for eligible Chautauqua County residents. The Medicaid Division also assists with managed care insurance, personal care supports, and long-term care programs.
Apply through NY State of Health at nystateofhealth.ny.gov or call (855) 355-5777.
Visit any of the three Chautauqua County DSS offices in Mayville, Jamestown, or Dunkirk.
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
- Personal care and nursing services
- Long-term care and managed care
- Children’s preventive care
🏠 Housing Assistance
Chautauqua County residents may qualify for emergency housing and rental assistance. During extreme cold, Code Blue is activated — providing safe warm shelter for homeless individuals.
Call (716) 753-4000 Mon–Fri 8:30am–4:30pm for emergency housing help.
During extreme cold, Code Blue provides emergency shelter. Visit chautauquacountyny.gov/CodeBlue for info.
Call 2-1-1 for after-hours emergency housing and shelter assistance in Chautauqua County.
7 North Erie Street, Mayville, NY 14757
Phone: (716) 753-4000
Mon–Fri 8:30am–4:30pm
💵 Cash Assistance
Chautauqua County residents may qualify for temporary cash assistance through New York State’s Family Assistance and Safety Net programs.
⚡ Utility Help in Chautauqua County
Chautauqua 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