Chenango County Benefits & Assistance Programs 2026
Find SNAP food stamps, Medicaid, housing assistance, cash aid, and utility help available in Chenango County, New York — including step-by-step guides and official resource links for Norwich area residents.
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🥕 SNAP Food Stamps in Chenango County
SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) helps eligible Chenango County residents supplement their food budget each month using an EBT card. Chenango County DSS has two Norwich locations — main offices at 5 Court Street and admin offices at 14 West Park Place. Applications are also available in English, Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, Haitian-Creole, Korean, and Russian.
Apply at mybenefits.ny.gov — easiest option for Chenango County residents. Available in multiple languages.
Pick up or request a mailed application — or visit 5 Court Street, Norwich, NY 13815, Mon–Fri 8:30am–5pm.
Use NYDocSubmit app or bring/mail documents to 5 Court Street, Norwich. NOEP community organizations can also help.
If approved, SNAP benefits are loaded monthly onto your EBT card for eligible grocery purchases at participating retailers.
Adults 18–64 who can work and are not living with a child under 14 must meet a 20-hour/week work requirement or community service hours. Failure to comply may result in loss of SNAP as early as June 2026. Many exemptions apply — contact DSS at (607) 337-1500.
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 Chenango County
Medicaid is a health insurance program helping Chenango County residents who cannot afford medical care. Coverage assists with medical bills, hospitalization, doctor visits, and prescriptions. Chenango County DSS, the Area Agency on Aging, and Public Health Nursing collaborate through NY Connects to provide easy access to homecare information and referrals.
Apply through NY State of Health at nystateofhealth.ny.gov or call (855) 355-5777 — required for most applicants.
Visit Chenango County DSS at 5 Court Street, Norwich. Long-term care and nursing home Medicaid also available through DSS.
NY Connects — a collaboration between DSS, AAoA, and Public Health — provides easy access to homecare options and referrals.
If approved, enroll in a Medicaid Managed Care plan for your covered services.
- Doctor visits, hospitalization, prescriptions
- Home care — nursing, therapies, health services
- Nursing home and long-term care
- Spousal impoverishment protections
- Mental health and substance abuse services
- Children’s preventive care
🏠 Housing Assistance
Chenango County residents may qualify for emergency housing through Temporary Assistance. Emergency assistance is available for eviction, utility shut-off, homelessness, no food, or domestic violence. After-hours energy emergencies — call the Chenango County Sheriff.
Call (607) 337-1500 Mon–Fri 8:30am–5pm for emergency housing and rental assistance.
Emergency Rental Assistance Program available for eligible residents — call (607) 337-1500 for eligibility details.
Call the Chenango County Sheriff at (607) 334-2000 to request the on-call DSS caseworker for urgent after-hours emergencies.
5 Court Street, Norwich, NY 13815
Phone: (607) 337-1500
After Hours: Chenango Sheriff (607) 334-2000
💵 Cash Assistance
Chenango County residents may qualify for temporary cash assistance. The Employment Services unit helps individuals transition from Temporary Assistance to self-sufficiency through full-time employment and training programs.
⚡ Utility Help in Chenango County
Chenango County residents may qualify for HEAP heating assistance. Starting with the 2025–2026 program year, the Chenango County Area Agency on Aging is no longer processing HEAP applications for those over 60 — all HEAP applications are now accepted at Chenango County DSS directly at 5 Court Street. If DSS is closed and you have an urgent energy emergency, call the Chenango County Sheriff at (607) 334-2000.
- LIHEAP — federal heating assistance
- Emergency HEAP — must have regular HEAP first
- Heating equipment repair/replacement
- Weatherization assistance
- 2-1-1 for emergency utility referrals