Cheektowaga
Cheektowaga is a town in Erie County, New York.
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Who to contact
- Cheektowaga ClerkOfficial records, meetings and licences.Kimberly A. Burst, Town Clerk
- Phone
- (716)686-3400
- Website
- Visit website
- Cheektowaga AssessorProperty valuation and classification.Janene Sweet, Assessor
- Phone
- 716-686-3440
- Address
- 3301 Broadway Street Cheektowaga, NY 14227
- Website
- Visit website
- Cheektowaga parcel map and property searchCheektowaga's public map viewer. Search a property to see parcel boundaries, aerial imagery and other local map layers.
- Cheektowaga Tax OfficeCheektowaga Tax Office sends property tax bills and takes payments online, by mail or in person.
- Phone
- (716) 686-3981
- Website
- Visit website
- Cheektowaga Planning and ZoningZoning, land use and development review.
- Website
- Visit website
- Cheektowaga zoning and land useZoning districts and land use rules, and which uses and buildings the rules permit on a given piece of land.
- Cheektowaga Building and PermitsBuilding permits and inspections.
- Phone
- (716)686-3565
- Address
- 275 Alexander Avenue Cheektowaga, NY 14211
- Website
- Visit website
- Cheektowaga Public WorksRoads, bridges and right of way.
- Address
- 3301 Broadway Street Cheektowaga, NY 14227
- Website
- Visit website
Who handles what in Cheektowaga
- Zoning and land use
- Building permits
- Office
- Cheektowaga Building and Permits, (716)686-3565
- Property value and homestead
- Office
- Cheektowaga Assessor, 716-686-3440
- Property tax bills
- Office
- Cheektowaga Tax Office, (716) 686-3981
- Deeds, mortgages and plats
- Office
- Erie County Clerk, (716) 858-8785
- Roads
- Town roads
- Cheektowaga Public Works
- State highways
- New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT)
Where to find things
- New York food assistanceFood assistance (SNAP and EBT)
Official USDA directory entry for New York: program website, EBT contacts, and application or local-office links where available.
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- USDA food assistance state directoryChoose a state or territory for official food-assistance program websites, applications, and EBT contacts.
- New York unemployment benefitsUnemployment benefits
Official New York unemployment insurance information. Find the program’s instructions for claims, eligibility, and ongoing benefits. Use its own guidance to choose where to file.
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- USAGov unemployment benefits overviewFind the state unemployment program and official filing guidance through USAGov. Where you worked can determine where you should file.
- New York Medicaid and CHIPHealth coverage (Medicaid and CHIP)
Find New York Medicaid application information and health-coverage contacts. Check the program for eligibility, renewals, and children’s coverage.
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- HealthCare.gov Medicaid and CHIP application guideFind Medicaid and children’s health-coverage application guidance and the official agency for your state or territory.
- New York energy bill assistanceHeating and utility bill assistance
Find New York energy-assistance information for heating, cooling, or utility bills. Follow the program’s application and local-provider instructions. Availability and eligibility are determined by the program.
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- USAGov help with energy billsLearn about help with heating, cooling, and energy bills, and find the official LIHEAP and weatherization program contacts.
- New York WIC programWIC nutrition help
WIC nutrition, food benefits, breastfeeding support, and clinic application contacts.
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- USDA WIC application and clinic guideWIC nutrition, food benefits, breastfeeding support, and clinic application contacts.
- New York child care assistanceHelp paying for child care
Federal directory of New York child care assistance, payment options, and links to the state program. Contact the local county department of social services for application help.
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- ChildCare.gov help paying for child careChild care payment assistance, application instructions, and program contacts. Check current eligibility, funding, and waiting lists with the program.
- New York HCR Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher ProgramRent help and public housing
Learn about rental help and public housing programs, how to apply, and who to contact. Check current eligibility and waiting lists with the program.
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- HUD Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8) and public housingLearn how Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8) and public housing work, how to apply, and how to find your local public housing agency. Check current eligibility and waiting lists with your local agency.
- HUD Find ShelterEmergency shelter and eviction help
Search for nearby shelters, homeless services, food pantries and health clinics, or find your local homeless services network. Check current availability with each provider.
- New York Temporary AssistanceCash assistance (TANF)
Learn about cash assistance for families with children and apply online through myBenefits, the state benefits portal. Check current eligibility and rules with the program.
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- Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) cash assistanceLearn how Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) cash help works and find the program that serves your state. Apply through your state or local office.
- Child support helpChild support services
Learn how to get help collecting child support and find the child support agency that serves your state or tribe.
- New York State Office for the AgingSenior services and aging
Find state programs for older adults and family caregivers, such as help at home, meals, caregiver support, and how to reach your local aging office. Check current eligibility and waiting lists with the program.
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- Eldercare LocatorFederal Eldercare Locator for finding local help for older adults and caregivers, such as meals, help at home, transportation, and your Area Agency on Aging. Search by ZIP code or call the listed number.
- New York Office for People With Developmental DisabilitiesDisability services
Find state disability services, such as vocational rehabilitation for work and training, independent living help, and how to apply. Check current eligibility and waiting lists with the program.
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- State vocational rehabilitation agencies directoryFederal directory of state vocational rehabilitation agencies that help people with disabilities get ready for, find, and keep jobs. Use it to find your state agency and how to contact it.
- New York veterans benefits helpVeterans benefits help
Get free help applying for federal and state veterans benefits, such as disability compensation, pension and survivor benefits, and find a veterans service officer near you. Check eligibility and office hours with the agency.
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- Get help from a VA accredited representative or VSOFind a VA accredited representative or veterans service organization (VSO) who can help you file a VA claim or appeal at no cost. Your state and county veterans service offices can also help.
- New York unclaimed property searchUnclaimed money
Search the official unclaimed property list for money owed to you, such as forgotten bank accounts, uncashed checks, refunds and deposits, and file a claim. Searching is free, so be careful of anyone who asks for a fee.
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- Find unclaimed money from the governmentLearn how to search for unclaimed money held by state governments and federal agencies, such as old bank accounts, tax refunds, savings bonds and pensions. Searching is free, so be careful of anyone who asks for a fee.
- USAGov driver licensing and state ID guideDriver licenses and state IDs · Vehicle registration and titles
Official guide to driver licenses and state identification, with links to state motor vehicle agencies.
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Official U.S. passport applications, renewals, document requirements, and acceptance facility information.
- USAGov Social Security benefits and replacement cardsSocial Security benefits and cards
Official guide to Social Security benefits, card replacement, and Social Security Administration services.
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Official Medicare enrollment, coverage, plan comparisons, and contacts for help with Medicare.
- IRS income tax filing and assistanceIncome taxes and filing help
Official federal income tax filing instructions, payment and refund information, and links to filing help.
- USAGov job search and career training guideJobs and career training
Official guide to public job training, career resources, and American Job Centers.
- USAGov federal student financial aid guideStudent financial aid
Official guide to FAFSA, federal student aid, and other ways to find help paying for education.
- New York consumer protection officeConsumer complaints and scams
State consumer protection information, business complaints, and reporting contacts.
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- USAGov state consumer protection office directoryFind your state consumer protection office for business complaints and scam reporting.
- New York emergency management and recovery contactsDisaster recovery assistance
State emergency management information and contacts for disaster preparedness, response, and recovery. Check the agency for available recovery programs.
More options
- USAGov disaster assistance application guideOfficial disaster assistance application information and links to FEMA and other recovery programs.
- USAGov legal aid and lawyer referral guideLegal aid and lawyer referrals
Find legal aid programs, lawyer referrals, and other sources of affordable legal help.
- USAGov federal, state, and local court directoryCourts and traffic tickets
Official guide to federal, state, territory, county, and municipal court websites.
- SBA business registration and startup guideStarting and registering a business
Official startup guide covering business registration, business structure, and federal and state tax IDs.
Erie County records and services
- Erie County property tax search and paymentPay current Buffalo property taxes or any prior-year delinquent taxes online with credit cards or an electronic check.
Guides
- How property taxes work: who assesses, who collects
- How to find who owns a piece of land
- How to get help buying food: SNAP and WIC
- How to file for unemployment benefits
- How to get Medicaid, CHIP or Marketplace health coverage
- Help paying energy bills: LIHEAP and weatherization
- Help paying for child care
- Help with rent and housing: Section 8, shelter and eviction help
- Cash assistance for families: TANF, SSI and general assistance
- How child support works
- Help for older adults and people with disabilities
- How to get help with veterans benefits
- How to find unclaimed money in your name
About Cheektowaga
Cheektowaga is a town in Erie County, New York. In New York the city or town assesses your property and sends the tax bill, and the town handles zoning and permits. Deeds are recorded at the County Clerk, not at the town hall.