Albany County DSS
Albany, NY
162 Washington Avenue
Albany, NY 12207
New York TANF & Welfare Offices
This directory lists 57 offices across 57 cities, the local welfare offices New Yorkers actually deal with day to day, since Temporary Assistance cases are opened and managed at the county level rather than through one state headquarters. Monthly cash grants are built from a county-specific "standard of need" that combines a shelter allowance with a basic living allowance, so the amount a family of three actually receives varies from one county to the next instead of following a single statewide number — and that underlying standard has not been raised since October 2012. Applicants can start a case at myBenefits.ny.gov, in person at a local office, or by mailing in a paper application, and households in an urgent situation — eviction, a utility shutoff, domestic violence — can request emergency same-day help while a full application is reviewed. Because grant amounts differ by county even though eligibility rules are applied statewide, checking with the specific office listed here is the most reliable way to get an accurate benefit estimate.
This site is an independent, non-government TANF directory and isn't affiliated with, endorsed by, or operated by any state or federal government agency. Always verify details directly with the official agency before visiting or applying.
Income limit (household of 3)
$698/month standard of need for a family of three (Albany County example; set by county)
Max benefit (household of 3)
$836/month for a family of three (NCCP 50-state comparison, 2024; actual grants vary by county)
Offices in New York
57
How to Apply for TANF in New York
Step-by-step application instructions and what you'll need.
How Long Does TANF Take to Get Approved?
Typical approval timelines, and how to check where your application stands.
How Much Does TANF Pay? Benefit Amounts Explained
How your payment is calculated, and what it could look like for your household.
TANF Offices in New York by City
Cities with 1-2 offices show their address and hours directly below. Cities with 3 or more show a link to see every office.
Orleans County DSS
Albion, NY
14016 Route 31 West
Albion, NY 14411
Cayuga County DSS
Auburn, NY
160 Genesee Street
Auburn, NY 13021
Saratoga County DSS
Ballston Spa, NY
152 West High Street
Ballston Spa, NY 12020
Genesee County DSS
Batavia, NY
5130 East Main Street Suite 3
Batavia, NY 14020
Steuben County DSS
Bath, NY
3 East Pulteney Square
Bath, NY 14810
Allegany County DSS
Belmont, NY
7 Court St.
Belmont, NY 14813
Broome County DSS
Binghamton, NY
36-42 Main Street
Binghamton, NY 13905
Erie County DSS
Buffalo, NY
95 Franklin Street
Buffalo, NY 14202
Ontario County DSS
Canandaigua, NY
3010 County Complex Drive
Canandaigua, NY 14424
St. Lawrence County DSS
Canton, NY
6 Judson Street
Canton, NY 13617
Putnam County DSS
Carmel, NY
110 Old Route 6
Carmel, NY 10512
Greene County DSS
Catskill, NY
411 Main Street PO Box 528
Catskill, NY 12414
Otsego County DSS
Cooperstown, NY
197 Main Street
Cooperstown, NY 13326
Cortland County DSS
Cortland, NY
60 Central Avenue
Cortland, NY 13045
Delaware County DSS
Delhi, NY
111 Main Street
Delhi, NY 13753
Essex County DSS
Elizabethtown, NY
7551 Court Street PO Box 217
Elizabethtown, NY 12932
Chemung County DSS
Elmira, NY
425 Pennsylvania Ave PO Box 588
Elmira, NY 14902
Montgomery County DSS
Fonda, NY
County Office Building PO Box 745
Fonda, NY 12068
Washington County DSS
Fort Edward, NY
383 Broadway Building B
Fort Edward, NY 12828
Orange County DSS
Goshen, NY
11 Quarry Road Box Z
Goshen, NY 10924
Herkimer County DSS
Herkimer, NY
301 North Washington St. Suite 2110
Herkimer, NY 13350
Columbia County DSS
Hudson, NY
25 Railroad Avenue PO Box 458
Hudson, NY 12534
Hamilton County DSS
Indian Lake, NY
White Birch Lane PO Box 725
Indian Lake, NY 12842
Tompkins County DSS
Ithaca, NY
320 West State Street
Ithaca, NY 14850
Fulton County DSS
Johnstown, NY
4 Daisy Lane PO Box 549
Johnstown, NY 12095
Ulster County DSS
Kingston, NY
1061 Development Court
Kingston, NY 12401
Warren County DSS
Lake George, NY
1340 State Route 9
Lake George, NY 12845
Sullivan County DSS
Liberty, NY
16 Community Lane PO Box 231
Liberty, NY 12754
Niagara County DSS
Lockport, NY
20 East Avenue PO Box 506
Lockport, NY 14095
Lewis County DSS
Lowville, NY
5274 Outer Stowe Street PO Box 193
Lowville, NY 13367
Wayne County DSS
Lyons, NY
77 Water Street PO Box 10
Lyons, NY 14489
Franklin County DSS
Malone, NY
355 W. Main St. Suite 331
Malone, NY 12953
Chautauqua County DSS
Mayville, NY
Hall R. Clothier Building
Mayville, NY 14757
Oswego County DSS
Mexico, NY
100 Spring Street PO Box 1320
Mexico, NY 13114
Schuyler County DSS
Montour Falls, NY
323 Owego Street Unit 3
Montour Falls, NY 14865
Livingston County DSS
Mt. Morris, NY
1 Murray Hill Drive
Mt. Morris, NY 14510
Chenango County DSS
Norwich, NY
5 Court Street PO Box 590
Norwich, NY 13815
Cattaraugus County DSS
Olean, NY
1 Leo Moss Drive Suite 600
Olean, NY 14760
Tioga County DSS
Owego, NY
1062 State Road PO Box 240
Owego, NY 13827
Yates County DSS
Penn Yan, NY
417 Liberty St. Suite 2122
Penn Yan, NY 14527
Clinton County DSS
Plattsburgh, NY
13 Durkee Street
Plattsburgh, NY 12901
Rockland County DSS
Pomona, NY
Sanatorium Road Building L
Pomona, NY 10970
Dutchess County DSS
Poughkeepsie, NY
60 Market Street
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
Monroe County DSS
Rochester, NY
111 Westfall Road
Rochester, NY 14620
Suffolk County DSS
Ronkonkoma, NY
3085 Veterans Highway
Ronkonkoma, NY 11779
Schenectady County DSS
Schenectady, NY
797 Broadway
Schenectady, NY 12305
Schoharie County DSS
Schoharie, NY
New York State Route 30
Schoharie, NY 12157
Onondaga County DSS
Syracuse, NY
421 Montgomery Street 12 Floor
Syracuse, NY 13202
Rensselaer County DSS
Troy, NY
127 Bloomingrove Drive
Troy, NY 12180
Nassau County DSS
Uniondale, NY
60 Charles Lindbergh blvd.
Uniondale, NY 11553
Oneida County DSS
Utica, NY
800 Park Avenue
Utica, NY 13501
Madison County DSS
Wampsville, NY
North Court Street PO Box 637
Wampsville, NY 13163
Wyoming County DSS
Warsaw, NY
466 North Main Street PO Box 231
Warsaw, NY 14569
Seneca County DSS
Waterloo, NY
1 Di Pronio Drive PO Box 690
Waterloo, NY 13165
Jefferson County DSS
Watertown, NY
250 Arsenal Street
Watertown, NY 13601
Westchester County DSS
White Plains, NY
112 East Post Road
White Plains, NY 10601
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Helpful Guides
TANF Income Limits by State
See each state's own income limit and maximum monthly benefit, side by side.
Learn more →TANF Eligibility & Frequently Asked Questions
Income limits, time limits, and work requirements, answered in plain language.
Learn more →Emergency & One-Time TANF Cash Assistance
Faster, one-time help for an urgent crisis like an eviction notice or shutoff bill.
Learn more →What Is TANF?
What the program covers, who runs it, and how it varies by state.
Learn more →How to Use Your TANF EBT Card
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Learn more →TANF Work Requirements Explained
Hours, activities, exemptions, and how strictly states actually enforce this.
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