The income limit is the most important food stamps (SNAP) eligibility requirement in Ohio. In this post, In this post, we are going to walk you through the 2023 income limit for Ohio 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 Ohio.
Lastly, we will answer the most frequently asked questions about SNAP benefits in Ohio.
Table of Contents:
- Food Stamps in Ohio
- Who is Eligible for Food Stamps in Ohio
- 2023 Income Limit for Ohio Food Stamps
- How to Apply for Food Stamps in Ohio
- Food Stamps in Ohio FAQs
Food Stamps in Ohio
SNAP (also known as food stamps) offers nutrition assistance to millions of eligible, low-income individuals and families in Ohio.
In Ohio, the SNAP program is run by the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (JFS).
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 Ohio?
To be eligible for SNAP in Ohio, a household must meet the following eligibility requirements:
- Must be a citizen or legal immigrant
- Must be an Ohio 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 Income Limit for Ohio Food Stamps
To qualify for SNAP in Ohio, your household income must not exceed 130 percent of the Federal Poverty Level.
You can find out if you may qualify by using the 2022/2023 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.
| Ohio SNAP Income Eligibility Standards for Fiscal Year 2023 | ||
| Effective October 1, 2022 – September 30, 2023 | ||
| Household Size | Monthly Gross Income (130% of FPL) | Monthly Net Income (100% of FPL) |
| 1 | $1,473 | $1,133 |
| 2 | $1,984 | $1,526 |
| 3 | $2,495 | $1,920 |
| 4 | $3,007 | $2,313 |
| 5 | $3,518 | $2,706 |
| 6 | $4,029 | $3,100 |
| 7 | $4,541 | $3,493 |
| 8 | $5,052 | $3,886 |
| Each Additional Household Member: Add | $512 | $394 |
We’ve also included the Ohio Food Stamps Income Limits for fiscal year 2024 below.
The Ohio SNAP Income Limits for 2024 will go into effect on Sunday, October 1, 2023.
| Ohio SNAP Income Eligibility Standards for Fiscal Year 2024 | ||
| Effective October 1, 2023 – September 30, 2024 | ||
| Household Size | Monthly Gross Income (130% of FPL) | Monthly Net Income (100% of FPL) |
| 1 | $1,580 | $1,215 |
| 2 | $2,137 | $1,644 |
| 3 | $2,694 | $2,072 |
| 4 | $3,250 | $2,500 |
| 5 | $3,807 | $2,929 |
| 6 | $4,364 | $3,357 |
| 7 | $4,921 | $3,785 |
| 8 | $5,478 | $4,214 |
| Each Additional Household Member: Add | $557 | $429 |
How to Apply for Food Stamps in Ohio
There are multiple ways you can apply for food stamps in Ohio.
Option 1 – Apply Online
The easiest way to apply for SNAP benefits is online through the Benefits.ohio.gov portal.
Log on to https://benefits.ohio.gov/ and select “Apply Now.” to begin the SNAP application process or click the “Sign Up” link to create an account.
For help in creating a Benefits.ohio.gov account, see our post on How to Create a Benefits.ohio.gov Account.
If you are having trouble logging into your Benefits.ohio.gov account, see our guide on
Benefits.ohio.gov 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.
Option 3 – Apply in Person
If you are unable to apply online or by mail, the JFS has offices statewide to assist you with the application process.
Click here to find your local office.
Food Stamps in Ohio FAQs
Here are the most frequently asked questions about Ohio Food Stamps:
What is the Phone Number for Ohio Food Stamps?
If you need help applying for food stamps in Ohio or have further questions about how the SNAP program works, call Customer Call Center at 1-866-635-3748. (Follow the phone prompts for food assistance.)
How Much Will I Receive in Ohio Food Stamps?
If you are approved for food stamps in Ohio, 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 Ohio, the average monthly SNAP amount per person is approximately $237.
| Maximum SNAP Benefit Amount by Household Size for Fiscal Year 2023 | |
| Effective October 1, 2022 – September 30, 2023 | |
| Household Size | Maximum SNAP Benefit Allotment |
| 1 | $281 |
| 2 | $516 |
| 3 | $740 |
| 4 | $939 |
| 5 | $1,116 |
| 6 | $1,339 |
| 7 | $1,480 |
| 8 | $1,691 |
| Each Additional Household Member: Add | $211 |
To find out how much you are likely to get in Ohio 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.
How Ohio 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 $1,339
The result is the monthly food stamps benefits for a family of 6.
Here’s an example:
Example: Brenda and his family of six (6) have $2,500 in net income after allowable deductions.
To determine the family’s SNAP benefits, take 30% of the “net income” (30% of $2,500) and subtract it from the maximum benefit, as follows:
$ 2500 Net Income for Brenda’s family
x .30 (Multiply by 30%)
$ 750 Countable Income
$ 1,339 Maximum SNAP for 6 persons
-$750 Countable income (round up)
$ 589 Monthly SNAP benefits for Brenda’s family
When are Ohio EBT benefits deposited?
Ohio food stamps benefits are deposited on your OH EBT Card on your scheduled deposit day. Your Ohio EBT Deposit Date varies from the 2nd day of the month to the 20th day of the month.
The day your Ohio food stamp benefits are deposited depends on the last digit of your case number.
Food Stamp benefits will be made available in your Ohio EBT Card account by 6am EST on your scheduled deposit day.
Here is the Ohio SNAP EBT Deposit Schedule for 2023:
| If your Case Number ends in | EBT Benefits are available on the |
| 0 | 2nd of the month |
| 1 | 4th of the month |
| 2 | 6th of the month |
| 3 | 8th of the month |
| 4 | 10th of the month |
| 5 | 12th of the month |
| 6 | 14th of the month |
| 7 | 16th of the month |
| 8 | 18th of the month |
| 9 | 20th of the month |
Once your benefits are deposited into your account, you can begin using them with your SNAP EBT card to purchase eligible food items.
If you need help finding your Ohio SNAP Case Number, please contact your local JFS Food Stamps office. To find a JFS office near you, click here.
If you need additional help with the Ohio EBT Deposit Schedule, check out our Ohio EBT Payment Schedule for 2023.
How Many People are on Food Stamps in Ohio?
| Number of People on Food Stamps in Ohio | |||
| As of September 2022 | |||
| September 2021 | September 2022 | Change | |
| Number of People | 1,490,681 | 1,470,665 | -1.3% |
| Number of Households | 756,144 | 749,878 | -0.8% |
| Total Benefits ($) | $342,746,828.00 | $365,978,636.00 | 6.8% |
United States Food Stamps Statistics for January 2023:
| Number of People on Food Stamps in The United States | |||
| As of September 2022 | |||
| September 2021 | September 2022 | Change | |
| Number of People | 40,846,833 | 41,665,296 | 2.0% |
| Number of Households | 21,402,558 | 21,907,553 | 2.4% |
| Total Benefits ($) | $9,117,810,630.00 | $9,338,989,005.00 | 2.4% |
What stores accept Ohio EBT online for delivery?
Currently, there are 14 stores that accept Ohio EBT Cards online as payment.
You can use your OH EBT Card and food stamp benefits to purchase approved grocery items and have it delivered directly to your door.
However, your Ohio SNAP benefits cannot be use to pay for delivery fees.
Currently, the following stores accept Ohio food stamps and EBT Cards online:
- Aldi
- Amazon
- BJs Wholesale Club
- Buehler’s Fresh Foods
- Dave’s Supermarket
- Earth Fare
- Giant Eagle
- Just Dash It
- Lucky’s
- Meijer
- Sam’s Club Scan and Go
- Target
- Walmart
- Whole Foods
What is the Ohio EBT Phone Number?
If you are trying to speak with someone about your Ohio food stamp benefits call the Ohio EBT Customer Service phone number at 1-866-386-3071.
You can call the Ohio EBT phone number 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
When you call, you will need the following information:
- The 16-digit number from the front of your Ohio EBT card
- Your Social Security number
- Date of birth
You can call the EBT Customer Service Phone Number if:
- Your card is lost or stolen.
- Your card does not work.
- You want to change your PIN because you forgot it
- Your card is being used by someone else without your
approval. - You want to find out how much you have left in your account.
- You have been charged for a purchase but you didn’t get the food or
if you were charged too much for what you bought. - You have other questions or problems.
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Be sure to check out our other articles about Ohio Food Stamps and EBT, including:
- How to Check Ohio EBT Card Balance
- Ohio EBT Card Discounts & Free Admissions
- How to create Benefits.Ohio.gov account
- Benefits.ohio.gov Login Help
- Grocery Stores that Accept EBT online
- How to Get 50% off Amazon Prime with EBT
- Eligible Food Stamps Items