Chenango County

In New York the city or town assessor values your home and land, and the town, county and school district each send a bill. The state sets the rules, runs STAR and publishes the assessment rolls.

Farm wetland rules for USDA program participants. Before you drain, fill or clear a wet area in a farm field, ask NRCS at your local USDA Service Center for a wetland determination.

Official source for flood insurance rate maps. Enter an address to see the current flood zone and download the FIRM panel and letters of map change.

Chenango County Clerk online search of recorded deeds, mortgages and other land records (Cott eSearch).

New York State Department of Health page on septic systems, with the state design standards for home septic systems and the design handbook.

The New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code applies statewide, with New York City running its own code. Your city, town or village code enforcement officer issues the permit and inspects.

State-owned land in New York: who manages it, what you may do on it, and how leases and easements work.

Official USDA directory entry for New York: program website, EBT contacts, and application or local-office links where available.

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.

Find New York Medicaid application information and health-coverage contacts. Check the program for eligibility, renewals, and children’s coverage.

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.

WIC nutrition, food benefits, breastfeeding support, and clinic application contacts.

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.

Learn about rental help and public housing programs, how to apply, and who to contact. Check current eligibility and waiting lists with the program.

Search for nearby shelters, homeless services, food pantries and health clinics, or find your local homeless services network. Check current availability with each provider.

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.

Learn how to get help collecting child support and find the child support agency that serves your state or tribe.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Official guide to driver licenses and state identification, with links to state motor vehicle agencies.

Official U.S. passport applications, renewals, document requirements, and acceptance facility information.

Official guide to Social Security benefits, card replacement, and Social Security Administration services.

Official Medicare enrollment, coverage, plan comparisons, and contacts for help with Medicare.

Official federal income tax filing instructions, payment and refund information, and links to filing help.

Official guide to public job training, career resources, and American Job Centers.

Official guide to FAFSA, federal student aid, and other ways to find help paying for education.

State consumer protection information, business complaints, and reporting contacts.

State emergency management information and contacts for disaster preparedness, response, and recovery. Check the agency for available recovery programs.

Find legal aid programs, lawyer referrals, and other sources of affordable legal help.

Official guide to federal, state, territory, county, and municipal court websites.

Official startup guide covering business registration, business structure, and federal and state tax IDs.