GROSS INCOME LIMITS
ISSUE DATE: 03/2026
MFIP, GA, HSP:
Use the 130% Federal Poverty Guidelines listed below when determining the income amount for sponsors and their household size. See 0031.33 (Sponsor Deeming).
SNAP:
For information about the Gross Income Test for elderly/disabled units, see 0019 (Gross Income Test).
The 130% Federal Poverty Guidelines (FPG) must be used in the following situations:
● | As the gross income test for non-categorically eligible units WITHOUT an eligible elderly or disabled unit member. To determine SNAP categorical eligibility/ineligibility, see 0013.06 (SNAP Categorical Eligibility/Ineligibility). |
● | As the income threshold when determining if a sponsored non-citizen meets the indigent exemption criteria to be exempt from sponsor deeming. See 0031.33 (Sponsor Deeming). |
● | As the gross monthly income limit deduction for the sponsor’s unit size when calculating sponsor income deeming for a sponsored non-citizen. See 0031.33 (Sponsor Deeming). |
● | Six-Month Reporters must report when their gross income exceeds 130% FPG for the unit size. See 0007.03.02 (Six-Month Reporting) for more information. |
UNIT SIZE | 130% FPG Income Limits |
1 | $1,696 |
2 | $2,292 |
3 | $2,888 |
4 | $3,483 |
5 | $4,079 |
6 | $4,675 |
7 | $5,271 |
8 | $5,867 |
Each add'l member |
|
The 200% FPG must be used as the gross income test for Broad Based Categorically Eligible (BBCE) units. To determine SNAP categorical eligibility/ineligibility, see 0013.06 (SNAP Categorical Eligibility/Ineligibility).
Use the gross income limits below for categorical eligible SNAP units.
UNIT SIZE | 200% FPG Income Limits |
1 | $2,609 |
2 | $3,525 |
3 | $4,442 |
4 | $5,359 |
5 | $6,275 |
6 | $7,192 |
7 | $8,109 |
8 | $9,025 |
9 | $9,942 |
10 | $10,859 |
Each add'l member |
|
NOTE: Units with an eligible elderly or disabled unit member with income above 200% FPG are non-categorically eligible and must meet the 100% net income test. See 0020.12 (SNAP Assistance Standards).
MSA:
The gross income limit is 300% of the SSI Federal Benefit Rate (FBR) for an individual. See 0029.06.03 (Supplemental Security Income Program) for the current rate.
If a married couple lives together and both partners apply and have a basis of eligibility, use their combined gross income. Their combined gross income must not exceed 600% of the SSI FBR for an individual.
![]()
![]()
![]()
PREVIOUS REVISIONS
| Date | Notes |
|---|---|
| 10/2025 | in SNAP, updates made to the income limits for 130% and 200% of Federal Poverty Guidelines. |
| 05/2025 | in SNAP, updates language for clarification due to substantial lottery and gambling winnings policy. |
| 10/2024 | in SNAP, updates made to the income limits for 130% and 200% of Federal Poverty Guidelines. |
| 08/2024 | clarifies that cash programs align with SNAP regarding sponsor deeming. |
| 07/2024 | removes link to 0016.21.03 (Income of Sponsors of LPRs with I-864) and replaces with 0031.33 (Sponsor Deeming). |
| 10/2023 | in SNAP updates the gross income limits for non-categorical and categorical eligible units due to COLA. |
| 10/2022 | in SNAP updated 130% income limit due to annual COLA |
| 08/2022 | in SNAP the gross income limits below for categorical eligible SNAP units due to increasing the FPG to 200%. |
| 10/2021 | in SNAP updates the gross income limits for non-categorical and categorical eligible units to reflect COLA changes. |
| 10/2020 | in SNAP updates the gross income limits for non-categorical and categorical eligible units. |
| 10/2019 | in SNAP updates the gross income limits for non-categorical and categorical eligible units. |
| 10/2018 | in SNAP updates gross income limits for non-categorical and categorical eligible units due to (FY) 2019 Cost-of-Living Adjustments (COLA) to SNAP. |
| 10/2017 | in SNAP updates the gross income limits for non-categorical and categorical eligible units due to the (FY) 2018 Cost-of-Living Adjustments (COLA) to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). |
| 10/2016 | in SNAP updates the gross income limits for non-categorical and categorical eligible units. |
| 10/2015 | in SNAP updates the gross income limits for non-categorical and categorical eligible units. |
| 10/2014 | in SNAP updates the gross income limits for non-categorical and categorical eligible units. |
| 04/2014 | update cross-references to 0016.21.03 (Income of Sponsors of LPRs With I-864) due to section title change. No policy was changed. |
Report this page