Federal poverty guidelines

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Every year, the federal government puts out poverty guidelines.  They are used to decide who is financially eligible for particular programs. The chart below tells you the yearly income cut-offs by household size for 2024. The government updates these numbers every January.

2024 Federal Poverty Level (FPL)
Size100%
FPL
125%
FPL
200%
FPL
300%
FPL
1$15,060$18,825$30,120$45,180
2$20,440$25,550$40,880$61,320
3$25,820$32,275$51,640$77,460
4$31,200$39,000$62,400$93,600
5$36,580$45,725$73,160$109,740
6$41,960$52,450$83,920$125,880
7$47,340$59,175$94,680$142,020
8$52,720$65,900$105,440$158,160
Each extra person$5,380$6,725$10,760$16,140

Source: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

60% of Estimated State Median Income
Household Size60% of State Median Income
1$45,392
2$59,359
3$73,326
4$87,294
5$101,261
6$115,228
7$117,846

Source: FY 2024 LIHEAP Income Eligibility and Benefit Level Chart

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