Yates County Benefits & Assistance Programs 2026
Find SNAP food stamps, Medicaid, housing assistance, cash aid, and utility help available in Yates County, New York — including step-by-step guides and official resource links for Penn Yan area residents.
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🥕 SNAP Food Stamps in Yates County
SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) helps eligible Yates County residents supplement their food budget each month using an EBT card. Yates County DSS is located in the County Office Building in Penn Yan. Additionally, all Penn Yan Central School District students receive free meals through 2026.
Apply at mybenefits.ny.gov — easiest option for Yates County residents. Non-citizen residents may also apply — SNAP does not affect public charge status.
Visit Yates County DSS at 417 Liberty Street, Suite 2122, County Office Building, Penn Yan, NY 14527.
Use the free NYDocSubmit app or bring documents in person to the Penn Yan office.
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 Yates County
Medicaid is the federal and state health insurance program that helps eligible Yates County residents obtain health coverage. Medicaid covers medical bills, hospitalization, doctor visits, prescriptions, and nursing home care for income-eligible elderly and disabled residents.
Apply through NY State of Health at nystateofhealth.ny.gov or call (855) 355-5777.
Visit Yates County DSS at 417 Liberty Street, Suite 2122, Penn Yan, NY 14527.
Use the NYDocSubmit app or bring documents to the Penn Yan office.
If approved, enroll in a Medicaid Managed Care plan for your covered services.
- Doctor visits and checkups
- Hospital care and prescriptions
- Mental health services
- Nursing home and home care
- Elderly and disabled coverage
- Children’s preventive care
🏠 Housing Assistance
Yates County residents may qualify for emergency housing and rental assistance. Emergency Rental Assistance is available for eviction, utility shut-off, homelessness, no food, or domestic violence situations.
Call (315) 536-5183 for Emergency Rental Assistance Program information and eligibility.
Help available for eviction, utility shut-off, homelessness, no food, or domestic violence situations.
Call 2-1-1 for after-hours emergency housing and shelter assistance in Yates County.
417 Liberty Street, Suite 2122, Penn Yan, NY 14527
Phone: (315) 536-5183
After Hours: 2-1-1
💵 Cash Assistance
Yates County residents may qualify for temporary cash assistance. Family Assistance (FA) has a 60-month lifetime limit for adults. Safety Net Assistance (SNA) is available for adults without children. Child Care subsidies are also available for working families.
⚡ Utility Help in Yates County
Yates County residents may qualify for help paying heating and energy bills through HEAP and other programs administered by Yates County DSS.
- LIHEAP — federal heating assistance
- Emergency HEAP — if fuel runs out
- Heating equipment repair/replacement
- Weatherization assistance
- 2-1-1 for emergency utility help