Chemung County Benefits & Assistance Programs 2026
Find SNAP food stamps, Medicaid, housing assistance, cash aid, and utility help available in Chemung County, New York — including step-by-step guides and official resource links for Elmira area residents.
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🥕 SNAP Food Stamps in Chemung County
SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) helps eligible Chemung County residents pay for groceries each month using an EBT card. Applicants may choose a face-to-face or phone interview.
Apply through mybenefits.ny.gov — you can also report changes, recertify, and check your budget online.
SNAP applicants can choose a face-to-face or phone interview — include a working phone number on your application.
Use NYDocSubmit app, drop in the secure white mailbox on the parking lot side of 425 Pennsylvania Avenue, or mail to PO Box 588.
If approved, benefits are loaded onto your EBT card. Manage your account anytime at ebtedge.com.
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 Chemung County
Medicaid provides free or low-cost health coverage for eligible Chemung County residents. The Chemung County Department of Human Services handles Medicaid applications for those who cannot apply through NY State of Health.
Apply through NY State of Health at nystateofhealth.ny.gov or call (855) 355-5777.
Visit Chemung County DSS at 425 Pennsylvania Avenue, Elmira, NY 14904.
Use NYDocSubmit app, drop in the secure mailbox at 425 Pennsylvania Avenue, or mail to PO Box 588.
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
Chemung County residents may qualify for emergency housing, temporary shelter, and rental assistance programs. Emergency and Temporary Assistance require a mandatory face-to-face interview.
Call (607) 737-5302 for emergency housing assistance — a face-to-face interview is required.
Help available for eviction, utility shut-off, homelessness, no food, or domestic violence situations.
Call 2-1-1 for after-hours emergency housing and shelter assistance in Chemung County.
425 Pennsylvania Avenue, Elmira, NY 14904
Phone: (607) 737-5302
Drop box: Parking lot side of building
💵 Cash Assistance
Chemung County residents may qualify for temporary cash assistance through New York State’s Family Assistance and Safety Net programs. A face-to-face interview is required for all TA applications.
⚡ Utility Help in Chemung County
Chemung County residents may qualify for help paying heating and electric bills through HEAP and other programs. Apply online at mybenefits.ny.gov or in person at the Elmira office.
- LIHEAP — federal heating assistance
- Emergency HEAP — if fuel runs out
- Heating equipment repair/replacement
- Weatherization assistance
- 2-1-1 for emergency utility help