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People of all ages use SNAP (formerly known as food stamps.) 
So do families, people living alone, and people living with roommates. People who are homeless can get SNAP/food stamps, too.
People who are working or have other regular income, such as Social Security or a pension, can often get SNAP/food stamps. You do not need to be receiving TAFDC (cash welfare) or be out of work in order to get them.
SNAP/food stamp eligibility is determined by a calculation that takes into consideration your family size, citizenship status, household income and certain expenses. The result of that calculation is what is called the Net Income. In order to be eligible for SNAP/Food Stamps, households must have a Net Income below or equal to the Net Income Guideline for their family size.
For most households there is also a Maximum Income Guideline, meaning that if your income is above the maximum, you are not eligible for SNAP/food stamps. For Able Bodied Adults Without Dependents (ABAWDS) and families with children whose income falls below the Maximum Income Guideline, a calculation is done to determine if they fall within the Net Income Guidelines as well. If so, they are eligible for SNAP/food stamps. The Maximum Income Guidelines are listed below.
The is no maximum income guideline for households with a member who is over 60 or disabled, however their income will determine whether or not they will have an asset limit (see Asset Guidelines). As with all households, they must meet the Net Income Guideline to qualify for food stamps.
Monthly Income Guidelines
Scroll down to find the appropriate income guidelines for your household type.
Households With Children
If you live with one or more children under 19 years of age, the gross income guidelines in Table A apply to your household.
Table A - Households With Children
| Count the number of people in your household |
Your gross income must be equal to or less than |
| 1 |
$1,815 |
| 2 |
$2,452 |
| 3 |
$3,089 |
| 4 |
$3,725 |
| 5 |
$4,362 |
| 6 |
$4,999 |
| 7 |
$5,635 |
| 8 |
$6,272 |
| for each additional person |
add $624 |
Households With Adults (under age 60) and No Children
If you live alone or with other adults and no children, and you are not elderly or disabled, the gross income guidelines in Table B apply to your household.
Table B
| Count the number of people in your household |
Your gross income must be equal to or less than |
| 1 |
$1,174 |
| 2 |
$1,579 |
| 3 |
$1,984 |
| 4 |
$2,389 |
| 5 |
$2,794 |
| 6 |
$3,200 |
| 7 |
$3,605 |
| 8 |
$4,010 |
| for every other person |
add $406 |
Households Containing a Senior or Disabled Person
For most low-income households, assets are not considered in determining SNAP eligibility. Assets are only considered when households contain a member who is over 60 or disabled and the gross income exceeds the low-income criteria. The Asset Guides chart below shows several scenarios of how assets would be handled.
Table C - Asset Guidelines for Households with Members over 60 or Disabled
Household
Size |
Maximum
Income
Guideline |
If the Monthly
Gross Income
is … |
Assets |
Eligibility |
1 |
None |
Below $1,805 |
Are not counted |
Eligibility is determined by calculating Net Income |
1 |
None |
Above $1,805 |
Must be less than $3,000 |
If assets are below $3,000, eligibility is determined by calculating Net Income |
2 |
None |
Below $2,429 |
Are not counted |
Eligibility is determined by calculating Net Income |
2 |
None |
Above $2,429 |
Must be less than $3,000 |
If assets are below $3,000, eligibility is determined by calculating Net Income |
Please click on "Can I get SNAP/food stamps?" for more information.
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