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Important Update for ERAP Applicants
New York State ERAP applications are no longer being accepted.
Applications submitted before the application portal closed on January 20, 2023 will continue to be processed in the order received, consistent with State law and program rules.
Information on the Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer (P-EBT) Food Benefits and the Supplemental Emergency Allotment of SNAP Benefits for households
February 2023 is the last month that supplemental EA benefits will be issued, and your SNAP benefits will return to the normal amount in March 2023. Learn more from the frequently asked questions.
The Low Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP) helps low income households pay the cost of water and sewer services. The program can assist households who have past due bills (arrears) for water and/or sewer services.