Seneca County Benefits & Assistance Programs 2026
Find SNAP food stamps, Medicaid, housing assistance, cash aid, and utility help available in Seneca County, New York — including step-by-step guides and official resource links for Waterloo and Seneca Falls area residents.
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🥕 SNAP Food Stamps in Seneca County
SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) helps eligible Seneca County residents supplement their food budget each month using an EBT card. Seneca County Human Services is located in the Seneca County Office Building in Waterloo.
Apply at mybenefits.ny.gov — easiest option for Seneca County residents. Check eligibility at the same site.
Visit Seneca County Human Services at 1 DiPronio Drive, Waterloo, NY 13165 between 8:30am–5pm.
Use the free NYDocSubmit app or mail to PO Box 690, Waterloo, NY 13165.
If approved, SNAP benefits are loaded monthly 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 Seneca County
Medicaid provides free or low-cost health coverage for eligible Seneca County residents. Seneca County Human Services administers Medicaid eligibility for residents who cannot apply through NY State of Health directly.
Apply through NY State of Health at nystateofhealth.ny.gov or call (855) 355-5777.
Visit Seneca County Human Services at 1 DiPronio Drive, Waterloo, NY 13165.
Use NYDocSubmit app or mail to PO Box 690, Waterloo, NY 13165-0690.
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
Seneca County residents may qualify for emergency housing and rental assistance. Emergency Aid to Families is available for eviction, utility shut-off, homelessness, or domestic violence situations.
Call (315) 539-1800 Mon–Fri 8:30am–5pm for Emergency Aid to Families — help with eviction, utilities, and homelessness.
Seneca County Human Services provides emergency rental assistance for eligible low-income residents.
Call 2-1-1 for after-hours emergency housing and shelter assistance in Seneca County.
1 DiPronio Drive, Waterloo, NY 13165
Phone: (315) 539-1800
Mon–Fri 8:30am–5:00pm
💵 Cash Assistance
Seneca County residents may qualify for temporary cash assistance. Seneca County Human Services empowers individuals and families toward greater self-sufficiency through cash assistance programs.
⚡ Utility Help in Seneca County
Seneca County residents may qualify for help paying heating and electric bills through HEAP and other programs administered by Seneca County Human Services.
- LIHEAP — federal heating assistance
- Emergency HEAP — if fuel runs out
- Heating equipment repair/replacement
- Weatherization assistance
- 2-1-1 for emergency utility help