FY2027 · Oct 1, 2026 to Sep 30, 2027
SNAP income limits for 1 to 8 people
These are the monthly limits in the USDA FY2027 memo, signed August 21, 2026. A household of 4 in the 48 states and DC has a gross limit of $3,575 and a net limit of $2,750, and the most it can get is $1,023 a month.
48 states, DC, Guam and the Virgin Islands
| People | Gross (130%) | Net (poverty line) | Gross, elderly or disabled living apart (165%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $1,729 | $1,330 | $2,195 |
| 2 | $2,345 | $1,804 | $2,976 |
| 3 | $2,960 | $2,277 | $3,757 |
| 4 | $3,575 | $2,750 | $4,538 |
| 5 | $4,191 | $3,224 | $5,319 |
| 6 | $4,806 | $3,697 | $6,100 |
| 7 | $5,421 | $4,170 | $6,881 |
| 8 | $6,037 | $4,644 | $7,662 |
| Each extra person | +$616 | +$474 | +$781 |
Gross income is all income before taxes. Net income is what is left after the deductions. Households with a member 60 or older or with a disability only need to meet the net limit.
Alaska
| People | Gross (130%) | Net (poverty line) | Gross, elderly or disabled living apart (165%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $2,162 | $1,663 | $2,744 |
| 2 | $2,931 | $2,255 | $3,720 |
| 3 | $3,700 | $2,846 | $4,696 |
| 4 | $4,469 | $3,438 | $5,672 |
| 5 | $5,238 | $4,030 | $6,649 |
| 6 | $6,008 | $4,621 | $7,625 |
| 7 | $6,777 | $5,213 | $8,601 |
| 8 | $7,546 | $5,805 | $9,577 |
| Each extra person | +$770 | +$592 | +$977 |
Hawaii
| People | Gross (130%) | Net (poverty line) | Gross, elderly or disabled living apart (165%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $1,989 | $1,530 | $2,525 |
| 2 | $2,697 | $2,075 | $3,423 |
| 3 | $3,404 | $2,619 | $4,321 |
| 4 | $4,112 | $3,163 | $5,219 |
| 5 | $4,819 | $3,707 | $6,116 |
| 6 | $5,527 | $4,251 | $7,014 |
| 7 | $6,234 | $4,795 | $7,912 |
| 8 | $6,941 | $5,340 | $8,810 |
| Each extra person | +$708 | +$545 | +$898 |
Maximum and minimum benefit
| People | 48 states and DC | Alaska urban | Alaska rural 1 | Alaska rural 2 | Hawaii | Guam | Virgin Islands |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $306 | $392 | $499 | $608 | $496 | $452 | $394 |
| 2 | $562 | $718 | $916 | $1,115 | $910 | $829 | $723 |
| 3 | $808 | $1,032 | $1,316 | $1,602 | $1,307 | $1,191 | $1,039 |
| 4 | $1,023 | $1,306 | $1,666 | $2,027 | $1,655 | $1,507 | $1,315 |
| 5 | $1,217 | $1,555 | $1,982 | $2,413 | $1,969 | $1,794 | $1,565 |
| 6 | $1,463 | $1,868 | $2,382 | $2,900 | $2,367 | $2,156 | $1,880 |
| 7 | $1,616 | $2,064 | $2,632 | $3,204 | $2,615 | $2,382 | $2,078 |
| 8 | $1,841 | $2,352 | $2,999 | $3,650 | $2,979 | $2,714 | $2,367 |
| Each extra (9 to 17) | +$225 | +$287 | +$366 | +$446 | +$364 | +$331 | +$289 |
| 18 or more | $3,887 | $4,965 | $6,331 | $7,705 | $6,289 | $5,729 | $4,997 |
| Minimum (1 to 2 people) | $25 | $31 | $40 | $49 | $40 | $36 | $32 |
Standard deduction and shelter cap
| Area | 1–2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6+ | Shelter cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48 states and DC | $217 | $217 | $229 | $268 | $308 | $769 |
| Alaska | $371 | $371 | $371 | $371 | $385 | $1,229 |
| Hawaii | $306 | $306 | $306 | $309 | $354 | $1,036 |
| Guam | $435 | $435 | $457 | $536 | $614 | $903 |
| Virgin Islands | $191 | $191 | $229 | $268 | $308 | $606 |
- Asset limit, most households$3,000
- Asset limit, member 60+ or disabled$4,750
- Income change to report, if your state assigns change reporting$150
Gross limit and asset rule in each state
46 states and territories use broad-based categorical eligibility, which can raise the gross limit and remove the asset test. Seven use the federal rules. Arkansas and New York have two limits: see their pages.
| State | Gross limit | Assets |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 130% | No limit |
| Alaska | 200% | No limit |
| Arizona | 200% | No limit |
| Arkansas | 130% | $5,500 |
| California | 200% | No limit |
| Colorado | 200% | No limit |
| Connecticut | 200% | No limit |
| Delaware | 200% | No limit |
| District of Columbia | 200% | No limit |
| Florida | 200% | No limit |
| Georgia | 130% | No limit |
| Guam | 165% | No limit |
| Hawaii | 200% | No limit |
| Idaho | 130% | $5,000 |
| Illinois | 165% | No limit |
| Indiana | 130% | $5,000 |
| Iowa | 160% | No limit |
| Kansas | 130% (federal) | Federal limit |
| Kentucky | 200% | No limit |
| Louisiana | 200% | No limit |
| Maine | 200% | No limit |
| Maryland | 200% | No limit |
| Massachusetts | 200% | No limit |
| Michigan | 200% | No limit |
| Minnesota | 200% | No limit |
| Mississippi | 130% (federal) | Federal limit |
| Missouri | 130% (federal) | Federal limit |
| Montana | 200% | No limit |
| Nebraska | 165% | $25,000 |
| Nevada | 200% | No limit |
| New Hampshire | 200% | No limit |
| New Jersey | 185% | No limit |
| New Mexico | 200% | No limit |
| New York | 150% | No limit |
| North Carolina | 200% | No limit |
| North Dakota | 200% | No limit |
| Ohio | 130% | No limit |
| Oklahoma | 130% | No limit |
| Oregon | 200% | No limit |
| Pennsylvania | 200% | No limit |
| Rhode Island | 185% | No limit |
| South Carolina | 130% | No limit |
| South Dakota | 130% (federal) | Federal limit |
| Tennessee | 130% (federal) | Federal limit |
| Texas | 165% | $5,000 |
| U.S. Virgin Islands | 175% | No limit |
| Utah | 130% (federal) | Federal limit |
| Vermont | 185% | No limit |
| Virginia | 200% | No limit |
| Washington | 200% | No limit |
| West Virginia | 200% | No limit |
| Wisconsin | 200% | No limit |
| Wyoming | 130% (federal) | Federal limit |
Common questions
What is the SNAP income limit for 1 person?
In the 48 states and DC, $1,729 a month before taxes (gross) and $1,330 after deductions (net), from October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027.
What is the most a family of 4 can get?
$1,023 a month in the 48 states and DC. It is higher in Alaska, Hawaii, Guam and the Virgin Islands.
Do these limits change?
Yes. The USDA updates them every October 1. These are the FY2027 numbers.
Sources: USDA, SNAP Fiscal Year 2027 Cost-of-Living Adjustments memo (signed August 21, 2026; in effect October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027); USDA, Broad-Based Categorical Eligibility chart (June 2026).
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