Clinton County Benefits & Assistance Programs 2026
Find SNAP food stamps, Medicaid, housing assistance, cash aid, and utility help available in Clinton County, New York — including step-by-step guides and official resource links for Plattsburgh area residents.
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🥕 SNAP Food Stamps in Clinton County
SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) helps eligible Clinton County residents supplement their food budget each month using an EBT card. Clinton County does all SNAP recertification interviews by phone — no face-to-face required unless you request one. Starting March 1, 2026, ABAWD work rules apply in Clinton County.
Apply at mybenefits.ny.gov — easiest option for Clinton County residents.
Visit 13 Durkee Street, Plattsburgh, or mail application to the same address. Fax to (518) 561-8101.
Clinton County does all SNAP interviews by phone — include a valid phone number on your application.
If approved, SNAP benefits are loaded monthly onto your EBT card. Report changes in work hours to DSS promptly.
Able-Bodied Adults Without Dependents (ABAWDs) in Clinton County must work 30+ hours/week or earn $217.50+/week to maintain SNAP eligibility. Contact DSS at (518) 565-3300 if you have questions or qualify for an exemption.
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 Clinton County
Medicaid provides health insurance coverage for low-income Clinton County residents. Most residents apply through NY State of Health. Seniors 65+, blind or disabled individuals, those with a spenddown, and nursing home applicants apply through Clinton County DSS directly at 13 Durkee Street.
Apply through NY State of Health at nystateofhealth.ny.gov or call (855) 355-5777.
Mail application + Supplement A to 13 Durkee Street, Plattsburgh NY 12901, or deliver in person. Fax to (518) 561-8101.
To replace a lost Medicaid card, call (518) 565-3330. Always notify DSS of address changes — Medicaid mail cannot be forwarded.
If moving to another county, notify your Medicaid office so your case can be transferred to the new county.
- Doctor visits, hospitalization, prescriptions
- Coverage for elderly and disabled residents
- Nursing home care
- Spenddown coverage
- Mental health services
- Children’s preventive care
🏠 Housing Assistance
Clinton County residents may qualify for emergency housing and rental assistance. Emergency Assistance is available for eviction, utility shut-off, homelessness, no food, and domestic violence situations.
Call (518) 565-3300 for emergency rental and housing assistance through Clinton County DSS.
Help available for eviction, utility shut-off, homelessness, no food, or domestic violence — even if ineligible for ongoing benefits.
Call 2-1-1 for after-hours emergency housing and shelter assistance in Clinton County.
13 Durkee Street, Plattsburgh, NY 12901
Phone: (518) 565-3300
Fax: (518) 561-8101
💵 Cash Assistance
Clinton County residents may qualify for temporary cash assistance through New York State’s Family Assistance and Safety Net programs. Clinton County DSS also offers employment services to help recipients achieve self-sufficiency.
⚡ Utility Help in Clinton County
Clinton County residents may qualify for help paying heating costs through HEAP. Expedited SNAP benefits may also be available within 5 days for households facing immediate food needs and low resources.
- LIHEAP — federal heating assistance
- Emergency HEAP — if fuel runs out
- Heating equipment repair/replacement
- Weatherization assistance
- 2-1-1 for emergency utility help