United States · SNAP · FY 2027
SNAP income limits 2026-27.
Pick a household size to see the federal gross, net and elderly/disabled income limits in effect from October 1, 2026.
For one person in the 48 states and D.C. the SNAP limits are $1,729 gross and $1,330 net a month; for a family of four they are $3,575 gross and $2,750 net.
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FY2027 income limits table
48 states, D.C., Guam and the U.S. Virgin Islands
| Household size | Gross (130%) | Net (100%) | Elderly/disabled separate household (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 additional person | $616 | $474 | $781 |
Alaska and Hawaii
| Household size | Alaska gross | Alaska net | Hawaii gross | Hawaii net |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $2,162 | $1,663 | $1,989 | $1,530 |
| 2 | $2,931 | $2,255 | $2,697 | $2,075 |
| 3 | $3,700 | $2,846 | $3,404 | $2,619 |
| 4 | $4,469 | $3,438 | $4,112 | $3,163 |
| 5 | $5,238 | $4,030 | $4,819 | $3,707 |
| 6 | $6,008 | $4,621 | $5,527 | $4,251 |
| 7 | $6,777 | $5,213 | $6,234 | $4,795 |
| 8 | $7,546 | $5,805 | $6,941 | $5,340 |
| Each additional person | $770 | $592 | $708 | $545 |
The gross limit is 130% of the federal poverty level and the net limit is 100%. Households with a member who is 60 or older or disabled are not subject to the gross income test but must meet the net test. The 165% column applies where elderly or disabled people form their own household under USDA's rules.
Gross income is your income before deductions; net income is what is left after the deductions explained on the SNAP benefit calculator page. Most states use broad-based categorical eligibility, which can set different income and resource limits, so passing or failing here is a screen, not a decision.
Sources, retrieved October 2026: USDA Food and Nutrition Administration, SNAP Fiscal Year 2027 Cost-of-Living Adjustments (memo dated August 21, 2026), 7 CFR 273.9, income and deductions, 7 CFR 273.10, benefit levels, 7 U.S.C. 2017 and USDA SNAP eligibility.
Frequently asked questions
What is the SNAP gross income limit for 2026?
For FY2027 (from October 1, 2026) it is $1,729 a month for one person and $3,575 for four in the 48 states and D.C., which is 130% of the federal poverty level.
What is the net income limit for SNAP?
Net income must be at or below 100% of poverty: $1,330 for one person, $1,804 for two, $2,277 for three and $2,750 for four in the 48 states and D.C.
How much does each extra person add?
In the 48 states and D.C., $616 to the gross limit and $474 to the net limit for each member beyond eight.
Do seniors and disabled people have an income limit?
Households with a member 60 or older or disabled skip the gross test but must still pass the net income test and the resource limit.
Are Alaska and Hawaii limits higher?
Yes. USDA publishes separate, higher tables for Alaska and Hawaii; both are shown above.
Estimate, not an eligibility decision
This page applies published USDA figures in your browser and sends nothing anywhere. It is educational and does not replace an application with your state SNAP agency, which makes the actual determination.