If you are trying to find out if you are eligible for food stamps, we can help. The food stamps income limit is the most important eligibility requirement for SNAP benefits. In this post, we are going to walk you through the food stamps income limit by state for 2024.
Additionally, we will help you calculate how much you will receive in SNAP EBT benefits if approved.
Who is Eligible for Food Stamps?
To be eligible for food stamp (SNAP) benefits, a household must meet the following eligibility requirements:
- Must be a citizen or legal immigrant
- Must be a Florida resident
- Your household income must be less than the food stamps income limits for your household size (see chart below)
- With some exceptions, you must work or participate in an employment and training program
- For most households, resources must be under $2,750 to qualify for SNAP or $4,250 in countable resources if at least one member of the household is age 60 or older, or is disabled
Food Stamps Income Limit by State for 2024
The Food Stamps Income Limit varies based on the state that you live in. To get the SNAP income limit for 2024, select your state from the list below:
Alabama
Alabama Food Stamps Income Limit
Alaska
Alaska Food Stamps Income Limit
Arizona
Arizona Food Stamps Income Limit
Arkansas
Arkansas Food Stamps Income Limit
California
California Food Stamps Income Limit
Colorado
Colorado Food Stamps Income Limit
Connecticut
Connecticut Food Stamps Income Limit
Delaware
Delaware Food Stamps Income Limit
Florida
Florida Food Stamps Income Limit
Georgia
Georgia Food Stamps Income Limit
Hawaii
Hawaii Food Stamps Income Limit
Idaho
Idaho Food Stamps Income Limit
Illinois
Illinois Food Stamps Income Limit
Indiana
Indiana Food Stamps Income Limit
Iowa
Iowa Food Stamps Income Limit
Kansas
Kansas Food Stamps Income Limit
Kentucky
Kentucky Food Stamps Income Limit
Louisiana
Louisiana Food Stamps Income Limit
Maine
Maine Food Stamps Income Limit
Maryland
Maryland Food Stamps Income Limit
Massachusetts
Massachusetts Food Stamps Income Limit
Michigan
Michigan Food Stamps Income Limit
Minnesota
Minnesota Food Stamps Income Limit
Mississippi
Mississippi Food Stamps Income Limit
Missouri
Missouri Food Stamps Income Limit
Montana
Montana Food Stamps Income Limit
Nebraska
Nebraska Food Stamps Income Limit
Nevada
Nevada Food Stamps Income Limit
New Hampshire
New Hampshire Food Stamps Income Limit
New Jersey
New Jersey Food Stamps Income Limit
New Mexico
New Mexico Food Stamps Income Limit
New York
New York Food Stamps Income Limit
North Carolina
North Carolina Food Stamps Income Limit
North Dakota
North Dakota Food Stamps Income Limit
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oklahoma Food Stamps Income Limit
Oregon
Oregon Food Stamps Income Limit
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Food Stamps Income Limit
Rhode Island
Rhode Island Food Stamps Income Limit
South Carolina
South Carolina Food Stamps Income Limit
South Dakota
South Dakota Food Stamps Income Limit
Tennessee
Tennessee Food Stamps Income Limit
Texas
Texas Food Stamps Income Limit
Utah
Utah Food Stamps Income Limit
Vermont
Vermont Food Stamps Income Limit
Virginia
Virginia Food Stamps Income Limit
Washington
Washington Food Stamps Income Limit
West Virginia
West Virginia Food Stamps Income Limit
Wisconsin
Wisconsin Food Stamps Income Limit
Wyoming
Wyoming Food Stamps Income Limit
How Much Will I Receive in Food Stamps?
If you are approved for food stamps, how much in EBT benefits you get partly depends on the:
- Number of people in your household,
- The total amount of your household’s income, and
- U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Thrifty Food Plan.
The Thrifty Food Plan is a government estimate of how much it costs to provide a household with nutritious, low-cost meals.
The average monthly SNAP amount per person is approximately $212.
| Maximum SNAP Benefit Amount by Household Size for Fiscal Year 2024 | |
| Effective October 1, 2023 – September 30, 2024 | |
| Household Size | Maximum SNAP Benefit Allotment |
| 1 | $291 |
| 2 | $535 |
| 3 | $766 |
| 4 | $973 |
| 5 | $1,155 |
| 6 | $1,386 |
| 7 | $1,532 |
| 8 | $1,751 |
| Each Additional Household Member: Add | $219 |
To find out how much you are likely to get in SNAP benefits if approved, use the calculator below.
In the example provided below, we are using a family of 6 to demonstrate how to calculate your food stamps amount.
Food Stamps Calculator for 2024
Here’s how to calculate how much a family of 6 will get in SNAP benefits.
First, we need to start with the household income.
If you have a countable net income, multiply your net monthly income by 0.3 (30 percent).Round up this amount to the nearest dollar.
Next, take this amount and subtract it from the maximum benefit level for a household of your size.
From the table above, the maximum a household of 6 could receive in food stamps is $1,339
The result is the monthly food stamps benefits for a family of 6.
Here’s an example:
Example: David and his family of six (6) have $2,100 in net income after allowable deductions.
To determine the family’s SNAP benefits, take 30% of the “net income” (30% of $2,100) and subtract it from the maximum benefit, as follows:
$2100 Net Income for David’s family
x .30 (Multiply by 30%)
$630 Countable Income
$1,386 Maximum SNAP for 6 persons
-$630 Countable income (round up)
$756 Monthly SNAP benefits for David’s family
Food Stamps Income Limit Summary
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