The income limit is the most important food stamps (SNAP) eligibility requirement in Florida. In this post, we are going to walk you through the 2023 income limit for Florida food stamps, including how to calculate how much you will receive in SNAP benefits if approved.
Additionally, we will provide information on how to apply for food stamps in Florida.
Lastly, we will answer the most frequently asked questions about SNAP benefits in Florida, including the food stamps increase for 2024.
Table of Contents:
- Food Stamps in Florida
- Who is Eligible for Food Stamps in Florida
- 2023 Income Limit for Florida Food Stamps
- How to Apply for Food Stamps in Florida
- Food Stamps in Florida FAQs
Food Stamps in Florida
SNAP (also known as food stamps) offers nutrition assistance to millions of eligible, low-income individuals and families in Florida.
In Florida, the SNAP program is run by the Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF).
Once you are approved, SNAP benefits are provided on an Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card, that is used as a debit card.
EBT cards are accepted at most grocery stores, some farmers’ markets, convenience, big box stores, and some online stores, like Walmart and Amazon.
SNAP benefits generally cannot be used to buy prepared foods, vitamins, alcohol/tobacco, and non-food items (like soap or toothpaste).
Who is Eligible for Food Stamps in Florida?
To be eligible for SNAP in Florida, 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
2023-2024 Income Limit for Florida Food Stamps
To qualify for SNAP in Florida, your household income must not exceed 200 percent of the Federal Poverty Level.
You can find out if you may qualify by using the 2023/2024 table below.
Income limits vary according to household size.
Households that contain no elderly or disabled individuals must meet both the gross (income before deduction) and the net income (income after allowable deductions) limits.
However, households that contain an elderly (age 60 or over) individual or a disabled individual must meet only the net income limits.
See the table below for both the net and gross income limits according to household size.
| Florida Food Stamps Income Eligibility Standards for Fiscal Year 2024 | |||
| Effective October 1, 2023 – September 30, 2024 | |||
| Household Size | Monthly Net Income Limit (100% of FPL) |
Monthly Gross Income Limit (130% of FPL) |
Monthly Gross Income Limit (200% of FPL) |
| 1 | $1,215 | $1,580 | $2,430 |
| 2 | $1,644 | $2,137 | $3,288 |
| 3 | $2,072 | $2,694 | $4,144 |
| 4 | $2,500 | $3,250 | $5,000 |
| 5 | $2,929 | $3,807 | $5,858 |
| 6 | $3,357 | $4,364 | $6,714 |
| 7 | $3,785 | $4,921 | $7,570 |
| 8 | $4,214 | $5,478 | $8,428 |
| 9 | $4,643 | $6,035 | $9,286 |
| 10 | $5,072 | $6,592 | $10,144 |
| Each Additional Household Member, Add: | $429 | $557 | $858 |
How to Apply for Food Stamps in Florida
There are multiple ways you can apply for food stamps in Florida.
Option 1 – Apply Online
The easiest way to apply for SNAP benefits is online through the Access Florida portal.
Log on to www.dcf-access.dcf.fl.us/access and select “Apply for Benefits.”
If you do not have an account, click on the “Create an Account” link for instructions on how to set up an account.
For help in creating an Access Florida account, see our post on How to Create an Access Florida Account.
If you are having trouble logging into your Access Florida account, see our guide on
Access Florida Login Help.
Option 2 – Apply by Mail or Fax an Application
To apply by mail or fax, download the SNAP application here.
Once you have completed the application, you can submit it by mail or fax.
Instructions on how to do so are included in the application.
Also, you can request an application to be mailed to you by calling 1-850-300-4323.
Option 3 – Apply in Person
If you are unable to apply online or by mail, the DCF has offices statewide to assist you with the application process.
Click here to find your local office.
Food Stamps in Florida FAQs
Here are the most frequently asked questions about Florida Food Stamps:
What is the Phone Number for Florida Food Stamps?
If you need help applying for food stamps in Florida or have further questions about how the SNAP program works, call Customer Call Center at 1-850-300-4323.
Agents are available from 7:00 am – 6:00 pm Monday – Friday.
You can reach them by fax at 1-866-886-4342.
How Much Will I Receive in Florida Food Stamps?
If you are approved for food stamps in Florida, how much in 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.
In Florida, 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 Florida SNAP 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.
Florida Food Stamps Calculator
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 $1,386.
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)
$756 Monthly SNAP benefits for David’s family
When will I receive my Florida food stamp benefits?
In the state of Florida, SNAP benefits are distributed by the Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF).
In addition, there is no single date on which all SNAP benefits are issued.
Instead, food stamp benefits are sent out over a 28-day period every month.
Your EBT deposit date is based on the 9th and 8th digits of your Florida case number (READ BACKWARDS), dropping the 10th digit.
See below for the Florida SNAP payment schedule below.
| If the 9th and 8th digit of your Case number is: | Benefits are deposited on: |
| 00-03 | 1st of the month |
| 04-06 | 2nd of the month |
| 07-10 | 3rd of the month |
| 11-13 | 4th of the month |
| 14-17 | 5th of the month |
| 18-20 | 6th of the month |
| 21-24 | 7th of the month |
| 25-27 | 8th of the month |
| 28-31 | 9th of the month |
| 32-34 | 10th of the month |
| 35-38 | 11th of the month |
| 39-41 | 12th of the month |
| 42-45 | 13th of the month |
| 46-48 | 14th of the month |
| 49-53 | 15th of the month |
| 54-57 | 16th of the month |
| 58-60 | 17th of the month |
| 61-64 | 18th of the month |
| 65-67 | 19th of the month |
| 68-71 | 20th of the month |
| 72-74 | 21st of the month |
| 75-78 | 22nd of the month |
| 79-81 | 23rd of the month |
| 82-85 | 24th of the month |
| 86-88 | 25th of the month |
| 89-92 | 26th of the month |
| 93-95 | 27th of the month |
| 96-99 | 28th of the month |
How Many People are on Food Stamps in Florida?
| Number of People on Food Stamps in Florida | |||
| As of June 2023 | |||
| June 2022 | June 2023 | Change | |
| Number of People | 2,835,905 | 2,969,247 | 4.7% |
| Number of Households | 1,570,456 | 1,645,859 | 4.8% |
| Total Benefits ($) | $435,825,109 | $537,601,211 | 23.4% |
United States Food Stamps Statistics for October 2023:
| Number of People on Food Stamps in The United States | |||
| As of June 2023 | |||
| June 2022 | June 2023 | Change | |
| Number of People | 40,907,769 | 41,844,246 | 2.3% |
| Number of Households | 21,466,689 | 22,175,863 | 3.3% |
| Total Benefits ($) | $9,182,802,718 | $7,514,829,053 | -18.2% |
What stores accept Florida EBT online for delivery?
Currently, there are 16 stores that accept Florida EBT Cards online as payment.
You can use your FL EBT Card and food stamp benefits to purchase approved grocery items and have it delivered directly to your door.
However, your Florida SNAP benefits cannot be use to pay for delivery fees.
Currently, the following stores accept Florida SNAP online:
- Aldi
- Amazon
- BJs Wholesale Club
- Earth Fare
- Freshfields Farm
- Greer’s Cash Saver
- Hitchcock’s Markets
- JC’s Market & Food Kitchen
- Milam’s Markets
- Mt. Plymouth Grocery
- Publix
- Sam’s Club Scan and Go
- Sprouts Farmers Market
- Target
- Walmart
- Whole Foods
Income Limit for Florida Food Stamps Summary
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