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).
Maximum Allotments
(Oct. 1, 2008 through March 31, 2009)
| People in Household | Maximum Monthly Allotment |
|---|---|
| 1 | $ 176 |
| 2 | $ 323 |
| 3 | $ 463 |
| 4 | $ 588 |
| 5 | $ 698 |
| 6 | $ 838 |
| 7 | $ 926 |
| 8 | $ 1,058 |
| Each additional person... | $ 132 |
Deductions
| AREA | STANDARD DEDUCTIONS Household Size |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-3 | 4 | 5 | 6+ | |
| 48 States & DC | $ 144 | $ 147 | $ 172 | $ 197 |
| Alaska | $ 246 | $ 246 | $ 246 | $ 246 |
| Hawaii | $ 203 | $ 203 | $ 203 | $ 226 |
| Guam | $ 289 | $ 294 | $ 344 | $ 393 |
| Virgin Islands | $ 127 | $ 147 | $ 172 | $ 197 |
| Area | Shelter Deductions |
|---|---|
| 48 States & DC | $ 446 |
| Alaska | $ 713 |
| Hawaii | $ 601 |
| Guam | $ 524 |
| Virgin Islands | $ 352 |
| Area | Homeless Household Shelter Estimate |
|---|---|
| National | $143 |