What's Happening...
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HEAP Open for the Season: The 2023-24 Regular HEAP benefit season opened November 1st. Eligible households may apply online or contact DSS at 607.547.1700 for assistance. Households with person age 60+ can reach out to the Otsego County Office for the Aging application assistance at 607.547.4232.
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Warming Station Open: The Oneonta Warming Station - located at 291 Chestnut Street - provides overnight housing for unsheltered persons when the nighttime temperature drops to 32 degrees or below, including wind-chill.
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Still Enrolling! Head Start offers year-round in its center-based and home-based programs. Children must be three years old to start in Head Start classrooms. Support is also offeresd to prenatal mothers and children up to three years old through Early Head Start. Apply online, or for more information call 607.433.8055 or visit our Eligibility page.
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Applications Open for New Ford Block Housing in Oneonta! Submit your application by October 31st to be included in the lottery for the newest affordable housing in Otsego County. Studio, 1, and 2 bedroom units available. Find details here.
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Tenants Rights: Valuable resources are available for those facing eviction or other housing crises on our Housing Services page.
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