United States · SNAP · FY2027 outside the 48 states
SNAP limits for Alaska, Hawaii, Guam and the Virgin Islands 2027.
The separate FY2027 income limits, maximum benefits and deductions that USDA publishes for the four places outside the 48 states and DC.
Short answer: For FY2027, a household of 4 can have gross monthly income up to $4,469 in Alaska and $4,112 in Hawaii, against $3,575 in the 48 states and DC. Maximum monthly benefits for 4 are $1,306 (Alaska urban), $1,666 (rural 1), $2,027 (rural 2), $1,655 (Hawaii), $1,507 (Guam) and $1,315 (Virgin Islands).
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Why these places have their own tables
The federal poverty guidelines are higher in Alaska and Hawaii, so the SNAP income standards, which are set as percentages of those guidelines, are higher too. A household of 4 has a poverty guideline of $33,000 in the 48 states and DC, $41,250 in Alaska and $37,950 in Hawaii. Guam and the Virgin Islands share the 48-state income limits but have their own maximum allotments and deductions. Alaska has three maximum-allotment areas (urban, rural 1 and rural 2).
Income limits for FY2027
| Household size | Gross 130%: Alaska | Gross 130%: Hawaii | Net 100%: Alaska | Net 100%: Hawaii |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $2,162 | $1,989 | $1,663 | $1,530 |
| 2 | $2,931 | $2,697 | $2,255 | $2,075 |
| 3 | $3,700 | $3,404 | $2,846 | $2,619 |
| 4 | $4,469 | $4,112 | $3,438 | $3,163 |
| 5 | $5,238 | $4,819 | $4,030 | $3,707 |
| 6 | $6,008 | $5,527 | $4,621 | $4,251 |
| 7 | $6,777 | $6,234 | $5,213 | $4,795 |
| 8 | $7,546 | $6,941 | $5,805 | $5,340 |
| Each additional person | $770 | $708 | $592 | $545 |
Maximum monthly benefit by area
| Household size | 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 |
| 9 to 17: each additional person | $225 | $287 | $366 | $446 | $364 | $331 | $289 |
The maximum for a household of 18 or more is capped: $3,887 in the 48 states and DC, $4,965 Alaska urban, $6,331 Alaska rural 1, $7,705 Alaska rural 2, $6,289 Hawaii, $5,729 Guam and $4,997 Virgin Islands. The minimum monthly benefit for a one- or two-person household is $25 in the 48 states, $31, $40 and $49 in Alaska urban, rural 1 and rural 2, $40 in Hawaii, $36 in Guam and $32 in the Virgin Islands.
Standard deductions and shelter caps
| Area | Household of 1 to 3 | Household of 4 | Household of 5 | Household of 6 or more | Maximum excess shelter |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48 states and DC | $217 | $229 | $268 | $308 | $769 |
| Alaska | $371 | $371 | $371 | $385 | $1,229 |
| Hawaii | $306 | $306 | $309 | $354 | $1,306 |
| Guam | $435 | $457 | $536 | $614 | $903 |
| Virgin Islands | $191 | $229 | $268 | $308 | $606 |
The homeless shelter deduction is $205.66 everywhere, and the asset limits are $3,000, or $4,750 when a member is 60 or older or disabled.
Worked example
A household of 3 in Alaska with $3,500 of gross monthly income is under the Alaska gross limit of $3,700 but would be over the 48-state limit of $2,960. In Hawaii the same household has a gross limit of $3,404. If the household lives in Alaska rural 2, its maximum benefit is $1,602 a month, compared with $808 in the 48 states.
Common mix-ups
- Alaska rural and urban are different maximums. The gross and net income limits are the same across Alaska; only the maximum allotment changes by area.
- Guam and the Virgin Islands do not have higher income limits. They share the 48-state limits in FNS Tables 1 to 3.
- Hawaii's gross limit is not twice the mainland figure. It is about 15% higher, following the Hawaii poverty guideline.
- Use the area your address falls in. Alaska's three areas are set by the state agency.
Method
Each dollar limit is the percentage of the federal poverty guideline for the household size, divided by 12 and rounded up to the next whole dollar, which reproduces every figure in the FNS tables (for example 130% of $21,640 is $2,344.33 a month, published as $2,345). Broad-based categorical eligibility limits use the same arithmetic with the percentage FNS lists for the state. The page screens one income test; it does not apply deductions, assets or the other eligibility rules. For the area you pick, the lookup shows the gross and net limit for your household size and the maximum benefit from FNS Table 1, adding the published per-person amount for sizes 9 to 17.
What this does not cover
- Alaska's assignment of an address to urban, rural 1 or rural 2.
- State supplements, utility allowances or caseworker rules.
- Broad-based categorical eligibility limits for Alaska (200%), Hawaii (200%), Guam (165%) and the Virgin Islands (175%), which are on the BBCE page.
- Any year other than FY2027.
Figures read from the sources below on November 9, 2026. Last updated November 9, 2026.
Sources
- USDA FNS: SNAP FY 2027 Cost-of-Living Adjustments (page updated November 4, 2026) (retrieved November 9, 2026)
- USDA FNS: Broad-Based Categorical Eligibility (page updated June 29, 2026) (retrieved November 9, 2026)
- HHS ASPE: 2026 Poverty Guidelines (retrieved November 9, 2026)
Frequently asked questions
What is the SNAP gross income limit in Alaska for 2027?
For FY2027 it is $2,162 a month for one person and $4,469 for a household of 4, according to the USDA's cost-of-living tables.
What is the SNAP gross income limit in Hawaii for 2027?
$1,989 for one person and $4,112 for a household of 4.
What is the maximum SNAP benefit for a family of 4 in Alaska?
$1,306 urban, $1,666 rural 1 and $2,027 rural 2 a month.
What is the maximum SNAP benefit for a family of 4 in Hawaii?
$1,655 a month.
Do Guam and the Virgin Islands have different limits?
Their income limits are the 48-state figures, but the maximum benefits differ: $1,507 for 4 in Guam and $1,315 in the Virgin Islands.
What is the Alaska standard deduction?
$371 for households of 1 to 5 and $385 for 6 or more, with a maximum excess shelter deduction of $1,229.
When do these numbers take effect?
October 1, 2026, and they run through September 30, 2027.
Not legal or tax advice
This page is general information from an unofficial guide, not legal or tax advice, and it is not an eligibility decision. Programs and thresholds change and the figures here are estimates. Confirm with the agency that runs the program before you apply or file. Nothing you type is sent anywhere.