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Basic page SNAP Eligibility

To get SNAP benefits, you must apply in the state in which you currently live and you must meet certain requirements, including resource and income limits, which are described on this page. SNAP income and resource limits are updated annually.

10/01/2023
Basic page SNAP Special Rules for the Elderly or Disabled

To get SNAP benefits, you must apply in the state in which you currently live and you must meet certain requirements, including resource and income limits.

10/01/2023
Resource | Policy Memos SNAP FY 2022 Cost-of-Living Adjustments

This memorandum provides the federal FY 2022 Cost-of-Living Adjustments to the SNAP maximum allotments for the 48 contiguous states and D.C., Alaska, Hawaii, Guam and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Under the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008, COLAs are effective as of Oct. 1, 2021.

08/16/2021
Basic page FY 2014 Allotments and Deduction Information 2

These tables give maximum allotments for various household sizes, and allowable deductions for the 48 States and the District of Columbia.  (For Alaska, Hawaii, Guam, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, go to AK, HI, GU & VI).

04/03/2014
Basic page FY 2014 Maximum Allotment Amounts for Alaska, Hawaii, Guam and U.S. Virgin Islands 2

These tables give maximum allotments for various household sizes for Nov. 1, 2013 through Sept. 30, 2014.  

04/03/2014
Basic page FY 2014 Maximum Allotment Amounts for Alaska, Hawaii, Guam and U.S. Virgin Islands 1

These tables give maximum allotments for various household sizes for October 1, 2013 through October 31, 2013  

04/03/2014
Basic page FY 2013 Maximum Allotment Amounts for Alaska, Hawaii, Guam and U.S. Virgin Islands

These tables give maximum allotments for various household sizes for October 2012 to September 2013. Effective Oct. 1, 2012.   

04/02/2014
Basic page FY 2013 Allotments and Deduction Information

These tables give maximum allotments for various household sizes, and allowable deductions for the 48 States and the District of Columbia.  (For Alaska, Hawaii, Guam, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, go to AK, HI, GU & VI).

04/02/2014
Basic page FY 2012 Maximum Allotment Amounts for Alaska, Hawaii, Guam and U.S. Virgin Islands

These tables give maximum allotments for various household sizes for October 2011 to September 2012.  

04/02/2014
Basic page FY 2011 Maximum Allotment Amounts for Alaska, Hawaii, Guam and U.S. Virgin Islands

These tables give maximum allotments for various household sizes for October 2010 to September 2011. 

04/02/2014
Page updated: October 14, 2021