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FDPIR Net Monthly Income Standards - FY 2026

FNS Handbook 501 - Exhibit M: FDPIR Net Monthly Income Standards

Effective Oct. 1, 2025 to Sept. 30, 2026

The net monthly income standard for each household size is the sum of the applicable Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) net monthly income standard and the applicable SNAP standard deduction.

48 Contiguous United States

Household SizeSNAP Net Monthly Income Standards+SNAP Standard Deduction=USE THIS AMOUNT
FDPIR Net Monthly Income Standards
1$1,305+$209=$1,514
2$1,763+$209=$1,972
3$2,221+$209=$2,430
4$2,680+$223=$2,903
5$3,138+$261=$3,399
6$3,596+$299=$3,895
7$4,055+$299=$4,354
8$4,513+$299=$4,812
Each additional member $459

Alaska

Household SizeSNAP Net Monthly Income Standards+SNAP Standard Deduction=USE THIS AMOUNT
FDPIR Net Monthly Income Standards
1$1,630+$358=$1,988
2$2,203+$358=$2,561
3$2,776+$358=$3,134
4$3,350+$358=$3,708
5$3,923+$358=$4,281
6$4,496+$374=$4,870
7$5,070+$374=$5,444
8$5,643+$374=$6,017
Each additional member $574

FY 2026 FDPIR Income Deductions 

(see 7 CFR 253.6(e))

Effective Oct. 1, 2025 to Sept. 30, 2026

Earned Income DeductionHouseholds with earned income are allowed a deduction of 20 percent of their earned income.
Dependent Care DeductionHouseholds that qualify for the dependent care deduction are allowed a deduction of actual dependent care costs paid monthly to a non-household member.
Child Support DeductionHouseholds that incur the cost of legally required child support to or for a non-household member are allowed a deduction for the amount of monthly child support paid.
Medical Expense DeductionHouseholds that incur monthly medical expenses by any household member who is elderly or disabled are allowed a deduction in the amount of out-of-pocket medical expenses paid in excess of $35 per month. Allowable medical expenses are provided at 7 CFR 273.9(d)(3).
Home Care Meal-Related Deduction

Households who furnish the majority of meals for a home care attendant are allowed an income deduction equal to the maximum SNAP benefit for a one-person household. The home care meal-related deduction amounts are as follows:

48 Contiguous U.S. States = $298

Alaska by Area Designations

  • Urban = $385
  • Rural 1 = $491
  • Rural 2 = $598

See 7 CFR 272.7(b) for area designations in Alaska.

Standard Shelter/Utility Expense Deduction

Households that incur at least one monthly shelter or utility expense are allowed a shelter/utility deduction. Allowable shelter/utility expenses are provided at 7 CFR 273.9(d)(6)(ii). Households may choose to receive either:

  1. The Shelter/utility standard deduction, as follows:
    1. 48 Contiguous U.S. States = $744
    2. Alaska = $1,189 

      OR
  2. A deduction of actual shelter/ utility expenses up to 50 percent of net monthly income, with verification of expenses.
Page updated: November 19, 2025