Onondaga County Benefits & Assistance Programs 2026
Find SNAP food stamps, Medicaid, housing assistance, cash aid, and utility help available in Onondaga County, New York — including step-by-step guides and official resource links for Syracuse area residents.
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🥕 SNAP Food Stamps in Onondaga County
SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) helps eligible Onondaga County residents pay for groceries each month using an EBT card.
Apply through mybenefits.ny.gov — easiest option for Onondaga County residents.
Visit the John H. Mulroy Civic Center at 421 Montgomery Street, Syracuse.
Use the free NYDocSubmit app to upload documents, or bring them in person.
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 Onondaga County
Medicaid provides free or low-cost health coverage for eligible Onondaga County residents including children, families, pregnant women, seniors, and people with disabilities.
Apply through NY State of Health at nystateofhealth.ny.gov or call (855) 355-5777.
Visit Onondaga County DSS at 421 Montgomery Street, John H. Mulroy Civic Center, Syracuse.
Provide proof of identity, NY residency, income, and household information.
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
Onondaga County residents may qualify for emergency housing, rental assistance, and temporary shelter programs.
Call (315) 435-2985 Mon–Fri 8:30am–4:30pm for emergency housing assistance.
Onondaga County DSS offers Emergency Rental Assistance for eligible residents facing eviction.
Call 2-1-1 for after-hours emergency housing and shelter assistance in Onondaga County.
421 Montgomery Street, John H. Mulroy Civic Center, Syracuse, NY 13202
Phone: (315) 435-2985
Mon–Fri 8:30am–4:30pm
💵 Cash Assistance
Onondaga County residents may qualify for temporary cash assistance through New York State’s Family Assistance and Safety Net programs.
⚡ Utility Help in Onondaga County
Onondaga 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
- National Grid budget billing
- 2-1-1 for emergency utility help