Genesee County Benefits & Assistance Programs 2026
Find SNAP food stamps, Medicaid, housing assistance, cash aid, and utility help available in Genesee County, New York — including step-by-step guides and official resource links for Batavia area residents.
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🥕 SNAP Food Stamps in Genesee County
SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) helps eligible Genesee County residents pay for groceries each month using an EBT card.
Apply through mybenefits.ny.gov — easiest option for Genesee County residents.
Call (585) 344-2580 Mon–Fri 8:30am–5pm to apply by phone — face-to-face interviews can be waived.
Use the free NYDocSubmit app or fax to (585) 343-5548.
If approved, benefits are loaded onto your EBT card for eligible grocery purchases.
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 Genesee County
Medicaid provides free or low-cost health coverage for eligible Genesee County residents. The county DSS handles chronic care (nursing home) Medicaid cases including the required 5-year look-back period for long-term care.
Apply through NY State of Health at nystateofhealth.ny.gov or call (855) 355-5777.
Visit Genesee County DSS at 5130 East Main Street, Suite #3, Batavia NY 14020.
Use NYDocSubmit app or fax documents to (585) 343-5548.
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 chronic care
- In-home health care services
🏠 Housing Assistance
Genesee County residents may qualify for emergency housing, temporary shelter, and rental assistance programs.
Call (585) 344-2580 Mon–Fri 8:30am–5pm for emergency housing assistance.
Emergency TA may be available for eviction, utility shut-off, homelessness, or domestic violence.
Call 2-1-1 for after-hours emergency housing and shelter assistance in Genesee County.
5130 East Main Street, Suite #3, Batavia, NY 14020
Phone: (585) 344-2580
Mon–Fri 8:30am–5:00pm
💵 Cash Assistance
Genesee County residents may qualify for temporary cash assistance through New York State’s Family Assistance and Safety Net programs.
⚡ Utility Help in Genesee County
Genesee 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