SNAP/Food Stamps Gross Income and Maximum Benefits for Individuals and Families

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Reviewed January 2022

Minimum benefit level for one and two person households is $16

*Gross Monthly Income Limit
If not Elderly or Disabled
*Max Monthly F.S. Benefit
for Everyone

1 person:
$2,265

$250

2 people:
$3,052

 $459

3 people:
$3,839

$658

4 people:
$4,625

$835

5 people:
$5,412

 $992

6 people:
$6,199

 $1,190

7 people:
$6,985

 $1,316

8 people:
$7,772

 $1,504

Each additional member
Add  $787
 

 Add $188

*Updated January 2022

Note

Elder or disabled households over 200% FPL may still be eligible, but must meet the $3,500 asset test. See the SNAP Advocacy Guide: Income Tests for more information.

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