Emergency Shelter & Housing

Immediate housing assistance for individuals and families experiencing homelessness or housing crisis.

What It Helps With

  • Emergency shelter placement (Cold Blue)
  • Homelessness prevention
  • Temporary housing vouchers
  • Eviction prevention assistance

Who It's For

Individuals and families experiencing homelessness, housing crisis, or at risk of losing their home. Priority given to families with children, seniors, and people with disabilities.

How to Apply

1

Call 211

Dial 211 or 1-800-346-2211 — available 24/7

2

Explain Your Situation

Tell them you're in Penn Yan / Yates County

3

Get Connected

They will connect you with Keuka Housing Council or DSS emergency housing

4

After Hours

Call 211 and request after-hours homeless services

Local Contacts

Keuka Housing Council

Emergency housing resource in Penn Yan

Call 211

Yates County DSS

417 Liberty Street, Suite 2122, Penn Yan

315-536-5183