Get help now
If you're facing eviction or don't have a home, we can help you move into a safe, stable apartment.
Nowhere to stay tonight?
Snow Belt isn't an emergency shelter. These agencies can help you right away.
Lewis County DSS Emergency Assistance
315-376-5400After hours: 315-376-7745
Temporary housing for those who qualify. 5274 Outer Stowe St, Lowville.
Lewis County Opportunities Victim Services
315-376-4357Emergency shelter for victims who need a safe place.
Moving into stable housing
Our homeless prevention and rapid rehousing program helps you get into an apartment and stay there.
Who it's for
- Households who are homeless or facing eviction
- Household income at or below 30% of area median income (the income table is on the pre-intake form)
What it covers
- Your security deposit
- Rent for a number of months, depending on the program and your eligibility
How to apply
After you send in your form, our Housing Stability Manager will schedule an appointment as soon as possible. The full intake takes a few days, and it has to be finished before help can begin.
Homeless prevention pre-intake formPDF, 420 KB- Fill out the pre-intake form
Download it above. Call us if you can't print it.
- Gather your documents
See the checklist below.
- Return everything to us
Email it, fax it, or drop it in the mailbox at our Lowville office.
- Start looking for an apartment
Don't sign a lease until you've qualified for financial help.
- Apply for a Section 8 voucher if you need ongoing help
Call Lewis County Opportunities at 315-376-8202.
Documents to bring
- Photo ID for every adult in the household
- Social Security card for every household member
- Birth certificate for every household member
- Your eviction notice, if you have one
- Proof of income for every adult: pay stubs, unemployment, SSI/SSD and so on
- Your SNAP or Temporary Assistance budget. If you don't have one, apply at mybenefits.ny.gov or call DSS.
- If you have no income, a Temporary Assistance budget or denial letter from DSS
Need help with paperwork? NRCIL (Northern Regional Center for Independent Living) can help: 315-836-3735.