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SNAP income check

Compare a household’s monthly income with the federal SNAP income limits. This is a quick screen, not an eligibility decision.

Limits shown are based on the 2026 federal poverty guidelines, which set SNAP limits for October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027 (fiscal year 2027). Last reviewed October 16, 2026 against USDA’s fiscal year 2027 cost-of-living tables. USDA publishes new limits each October, so check your state agency for the current figures.

SNAP income limits for fiscal year 2027

These are the federal monthly limits for the 48 contiguous states and D.C. from October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027. Alaska and Hawaii have higher limits, which the tool above uses when you pick them.

Household sizeGross monthly income (130%)Net monthly income (100%)Maximum monthly benefit
1$1,729$1,330$306
2$2,345$1,804$562
3$2,960$2,277$808
4$3,575$2,750$1,023
5$4,191$3,224$1,217
6$4,806$3,697$1,463
7$5,421$4,170$1,616
8$6,037$4,644$1,841
Each additional person+$616+$474+$225

The standard deduction is $217 a month for households of one to three people, $229 for four, $268 for five and $308 for six or more. The cap on the excess shelter deduction is $769 a month, and the minimum benefit for one- and two-person households is $25.

What this checks

Most households must have gross monthly income at or below 130% of the poverty line and net income, after deductions, at or below 100%. Households with an older or disabled member only need to meet the net limit. Many states raise the gross limit through broad-based categorical eligibility; your state’s SNAP agency can tell you its limit.

Net income depends on deductions for earnings, housing, child care and medical costs, which this tool doesn’t calculate. If your gross income is a little over the limit, you may still qualify. Read what SNAP is and how it works for the details, and apply through your state to get a real decision.