GROSS INCOME LIMITS
ISSUE DATE: 09/2022
MFIP, DWP, GA, GRH:
No provisions.
SNAP:
To determine SNAP categorical eligibility/ineligibility, see 0013.06 (SNAP Categorical Eligibility/Ineligibility).
For information about the Gross Income Test for elderly/disabled units, see 0019 (Gross Income Test).
If the elderly/disabled units income is above 200% FPG see 0020.12 (SNAP Assistance Standards).
Use the gross income limits below for non-categorical eligible SNAP units and when determining the income amount for sponsors and their household size. See 0016.21.03 (Income of Sponsors of LPRs With I-864).
UNIT SIZE | INCOME LIMIT (130% of Federal Poverty Guidelines (FPG)) |
1 | $1,396 |
2 | $1,888 |
3 | $2,379 |
4 | $2,871 |
5 | $3,363 |
6 | $3,855 |
7 | $4,347 |
8 | $4,839 |
Each add'l member |
|
Use the gross income limits below for categorical eligible SNAP units.
UNIT SIZE | INCOME LIMITS (200% of Federal Poverty Guidelines (FPG)) |
1 | $2,265 |
2 | $3,052 |
3 | $3,838 |
4 | $4,625 |
5 | $5,412 |
6 | $6,198 |
7 | $6,985 |
8 | $7,772 |
9 | $8,558 |
10 | $9,345 |
Each add'l member |
|
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 |
|---|---|
| 10/2021 | 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. |
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