Tioga County Benefits & Assistance Programs 2026
Find SNAP food stamps, Medicaid, housing assistance, cash aid, and utility help available in Tioga County, New York — including step-by-step guides and official resource links for Owego area residents.
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🥕 SNAP Food Stamps in Tioga County
SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) helps eligible Tioga County residents supplement their food budget each month using an EBT card. SNAP benefits can be used at farmer’s markets and to purchase seeds and seedlings. Free SNAP nutrition education is also available through SNAP-Ed NY — visit snapedny.org or call (607) 213-1229.
Apply at mybenefits.ny.gov — easiest option for Tioga County residents. Check your likely eligibility before applying.
Visit Tioga County DSS at 1062 State Route 38, Owego, NY 13827 — Mon–Fri 8:30am–5:00pm.
Use the NYDocSubmit app to upload documents by phone, or bring documents to 1062 State Route 38, Owego.
If approved, SNAP benefits are loaded monthly onto your EBT card. Protect your card — lock it when not in use to prevent skimmer theft.
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 Tioga County
Medicaid is a health insurance program that helps Tioga County residents who cannot afford medical care. Tioga County DSS administers Medicaid eligibility including Chronic Care Medicaid for nursing home residents. Individuals receiving SSI are automatically eligible for Medicaid.
Apply through NY State of Health at nystateofhealth.ny.gov or call (855) 355-5777 — for most working-age adults and families.
Visit Tioga County DSS at 1062 State Route 38, Owego — Mon–Fri 8:30am–5:00pm. Call (607) 687-8300 for questions.
Nursing home Medicaid uses different income and resource eligibility levels — call (607) 687-8300 for details.
If you receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI), you are automatically eligible for Medicaid in Tioga County.
- Doctor visits, hospitalization, prescriptions
- Chronic Care — nursing home coverage
- Personal care and home health services
- Mental health services
- SSI recipients automatically enrolled
- Children’s preventive care
🏠 Housing Assistance
Tioga County residents may qualify for emergency housing and Temporary Assistance housing programs. Emergency assistance is available for eviction, utility shut-off, homelessness, no food, or domestic violence situations.
Call (607) 687-8300 Mon–Fri 8:30am–5pm for emergency housing and Temporary Assistance housing help.
If you have a child living in your home without a parent, you may qualify for Non-Parent Caregiver financial assistance — call (607) 687-8300.
Call 2-1-1 for after-hours emergency housing and shelter assistance in Tioga County.
1062 State Route 38, Owego, NY 13827
Phone: (607) 687-8300
Mon–Fri 8:30am–5:00pm
💵 Cash Assistance
Tioga County residents may qualify for temporary cash assistance. The Employment Unit handles welfare-to-work activities enabling public assistance and SNAP recipients to achieve self-sufficiency. The Child Support Enforcement Unit (CSEU) is at 20 Court Street, Owego — Mon–Fri 8:30am–4:30pm.
⚡ Utility Help in Tioga County
Tioga County residents may qualify for help paying heating costs through HEAP. Tioga County DSS administers HEAP for eligible low-income households. Apply online at mybenefits.ny.gov or at the Owego office at 1062 State Route 38.
- LIHEAP — federal heating assistance
- Emergency HEAP — if fuel runs out
- Heating equipment repair/replacement
- Weatherization assistance
- 2-1-1 for emergency utility help