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). These amounts will be in effect from Oct. 1, 2007, through Sept. 30, 2008.
Maximum SNAP Allotments
| Household Size | 48 States and D.C. |
|---|---|
| 1 | $ 162 |
| 2 | $ 298 |
| 3 | $ 426 |
| 4 | $ 542 |
| 5 | $ 643 |
| 6 | $ 772 |
| 7 | $ 853 |
| 8 | $ 975 |
| Each Additional Person | +$ 122 |
Deductions
| AREA | STANDARD DEDUCTIONS Household Size |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6+ | |
| 48 States & DC | $ 134 | $ 134 | $ 143 | $ 167 | $ 191 |
| Alaska | $ 229 | $ 229 | $ 229 | $ 229 | $ 239 |
| Hawaii | $ 189 | $ 189 | $ 189 | $ 192 | $ 220 |
| Guam | $ 269 | $ 269 | $ 286 | $ 334 | $ 382 |
| Virgin Islands | $ 118 | $ 119 | $ 143 | $ 167 | $ 191 |
| Area | Shelter Deductions |
|---|---|
| 48 States & DC | $ 431 |
| Alaska | $ 689 |
| Hawaii | $ 581 |
| Guam | $ 506 |
| Virgin Islands | $ 340 |
| Area | Homeless Household Shelter Estimate |
|---|---|
| National | $143 |