Income Maintenance Programs

Schuyler County now has a free mobile application (app) available to county residents that enables them to submit necessary documents. NYDocSubmit is a mobile app that provides individuals who have applied for or are receiving Department of Social Services (DSS) benefits the ability to simply and quickly submit documentation to the DSS. This mobile app is available for download on Google Play or the Apple App Store and can be used to take photos of documents and upload them to Schuyler County DSS. 

For assistance, call (607) 535-8303
  • Daycare
  • Emergency Services
  • Employment
  • HEAP
  • Medicaid
  • SNAP
  • Temporary Assistance

When You Apply

When you turn in your application, the receptionist will review it with you. If you have one of the emergencies listed below, the agency will do an assessment by the end of the business day:

  • Domestic violence
  • Homelessness
  • Shelter arrears
  • Transportation
  • Little or no food
  • Out of fuel during the heating season
  • Utility shut off
  • Eviction

If you feel you are in an emergency situation that is not listed above, please contact our agency. 

Eligibility Interview

During the eligibility interview, the worker will go over your application with you to make sure it is complete and that you understand each question. You will be asked for documents to verify your answers on the application. If you bring them to the interview, the process is much quicker.

Depending on what kind of assistance you're applying for, you may have to provide one or more of the following:

  • Birth certificates for everyone in the household
  • Social security numbers for everyone
  • Proof of residence and shelter expense, such as a landlord statement, rent receipt, or mortgage payment
  • Fuel and utility receipts
  • Current pay stubs
  • Proof of all other income, such as VA benefits, unemployment, support, pensions, etc.
  • Proof of resources, such as bank statements, insurance policies, and/or vehicle titles
  • Proof of disability or signed consent for your doctor to complete a medical statement