Broome County Benefits & Assistance Programs 2026
Find SNAP food stamps, Medicaid, housing assistance, cash aid, and utility help available in Broome County, New York — including step-by-step guides and official resource links for Binghamton and Johnson City area residents.
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🥕 SNAP Food Stamps in Broome County
SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) helps eligible Broome County residents supplement their food budget each month using an EBT card accepted at 29+ local grocery stores and farmers markets. Broome County has two DSS locations — the main office in Binghamton and the Career & Community Services Center in Johnson City. Lock your EBT card via connectEBT.com or the app to prevent benefit theft.
Apply at mybenefits.ny.gov — easiest option. Applications available in Arabic, Bengali, Chinese, Haitian-Creole, and more.
Visit either office — 36-42 Main Street, Binghamton or 501 Reynolds Road, Johnson City. Both open Mon–Fri 8am–4pm.
Use the NYDocSubmit app. Do NOT email documents to DSSInquiries@ — that inbox is for general questions only.
Lock your EBT card at connectEBT.com or the connectEBT app to prevent skimmer theft. Report stolen benefits: (888) 328-6399.
📍 2 DSS Locations
Thomas P. Hoke Human Services Center
36-42 Main Street
Binghamton, NY 13905
Mon–Fri 8:00am–4:00pm
Career & Community Services Center
501 Reynolds Road
Johnson City, NY 13790
SNAP, Medicaid, HEAP, CASA
Mon–Fri 8:00am–4:00pm
General/SNAP/HEAP/Medicaid: (607) 778-1100
Fax (SNAP): (607) 778-2739
Email (questions only — no docs): DSSInquiries@broomecountyny.gov
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 Broome County
Medicaid provides health coverage for low-income Broome County adults, children, pregnant women, elderly, and people with disabilities. Walk-in Medicaid assistance is available at both offices — no appointment required. If your Medicaid case was closed for failure to recertify, call (607) 778-1100 option #5 within 90 days to potentially have coverage restored back to the closing date.
Apply through NY State of Health at nystateofhealth.ny.gov or call (855) 355-5777 — walk-ins also welcomed at both offices.
No appointment required — call (607) 778-2793 or visit the Johnson City location at 501 Reynolds Road.
If your case closed for failure to recertify, call (607) 778-1100 option #5 within 90 days to have coverage potentially reinstated.
If approved, enroll in a Medicaid Managed Care plan — call (607) 778-1100 for Managed Care and Medical Services questions.
- Doctor visits, hospitalization, prescriptions
- Nursing home and long-term care (CASA)
- CDPAP — hire family/friends as caregivers (via PPL)
- Managed care plan services
- Mental health and chemical dependency
- Children’s preventive care
🏠 Housing Assistance
Broome County residents may qualify for emergency housing through Temporary Assistance. An after-hours emergency housing line is available 24/7. Adult Protective Services also assists vulnerable adults in need of housing support.
Call (607) 778-1100 Mon–Fri 8am–4pm for emergency housing and Temporary Assistance housing help.
Call the After Hours Emergency Housing line at (607) 778-3885 — available outside regular business hours.
For vulnerable adults needing housing assistance, call APS at (607) 778-2635.
General: (607) 778-1100
After Hours Emergency Housing: (607) 778-3885
Adult Protective Services: (607) 778-2635
Case Integrity (fraud): (607) 778-2519
💵 Cash Assistance
Broome County residents may qualify for temporary cash assistance. The Employment Unit runs Welfare-to-Work programs to help TA recipients achieve self-sufficiency. An SSI/SSDI Unit assists clients in applying for federal disability programs.
⚡ Utility Help in Broome County
Broome County residents may qualify for HEAP heating assistance. To reach the HEAP unit, call (607) 778-1100 and press 8, Mon–Fri 8am–4pm. The HEAP after-hours emergency number is 9-1-1. HEAP applications are also available online at mybenefits.ny.gov.
- LIHEAP — federal heating assistance
- Emergency HEAP — call (607) 778-1100 press 8
- Heating equipment repair/replacement
- CASA home care services: (607) 778-2420
- 2-1-1 for emergency utility referrals