Rensselaer County Benefits & Assistance Programs 2026
Find SNAP food stamps, Medicaid, housing assistance, cash aid, and utility help available in Rensselaer County, New York — including step-by-step guides and official resource links for Troy area residents.
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🥕 SNAP Food Stamps in Rensselaer County
SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) helps eligible Rensselaer County residents pay for groceries each month using an EBT card. Rensselaer County DSS has 2 locations in Troy — SNAP services are at the County Office Building on 7th Avenue.
Apply through mybenefits.ny.gov — easiest option for Rensselaer County residents.
You may receive a phone call to verify your household size, income, and living situation.
Use the free NYDocSubmit app to upload documents, or bring them in person to DSS.
If approved, benefits are loaded onto your EBT card for eligible grocery purchases.
📍 2 DSS Locations in Troy
1600 7th Avenue
Troy, NY 12180
Phone: (518) 266-7800
SNAP, Medicaid, HEAP
Mon–Fri 9:00am–4:30pm
127 Bloomingrove Drive
Troy, NY 12180
Phone: (518) 833-6000
Child Services, Foster Care
Mon–Fri 9:00am–4:30pm
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 Rensselaer County
Medicaid provides free or low-cost health coverage for eligible Rensselaer 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 the County Office Building at 1600 7th Avenue, Troy — SNAP and Medicaid office.
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 long-term care
- Children’s preventive care
🏠 Housing Assistance
Rensselaer County residents may qualify for emergency housing, temporary shelter, and rental assistance programs.
Call (518) 266-7800 Mon–Fri 9am–4:30pm for emergency housing help.
DSS provides temporary housing to eligible homeless families and individuals in Rensselaer County.
Call 2-1-1 for after-hours emergency housing and shelter assistance.
1600 7th Avenue, Troy, NY 12180
Phone: (518) 266-7800
Mon–Fri 9:00am–4:30pm
💵 Cash Assistance
Rensselaer County residents may qualify for temporary cash assistance through New York State’s Family Assistance and Safety Net programs.
⚡ Utility Help in Rensselaer County
Rensselaer 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
- Weatherization assistance
- National Grid budget billing
- 2-1-1 for emergency utility help