Please visit the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) website to learn more: Temporary Assistance | OTDA
Please note: It is necessary for applicants of all our programs to provide documentation to determine program eligibility. These documents are required for everyone, in the household, applying for services. This documentation may include but is not limited to:
Required Documentation
- Bank Accounts
- Citizenship
- Date of Birth
- Fuel Provider
- Household composition
- Identity
- Income
- Rent expense
- Residency
- Social Security Number
- Vehicles
Helpful tip:
- To save time, please visit myBenefits.ny.gov where you can create an account to apply for HEAP, SNAP, and Public/Cash Assistance. You can also report changes, recertify benefits, and obtain your current budget information. myBenefits
- We can serve you best when you submit required documents electronically using the NYDocSubmit mobile application. NYDocSubmit | OTDA