GROSS INCOME LIMITS
ISSUE DATE: 10/2024
MFIP, DWP, GA, GRH:
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:
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 unit’s 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 0031.33 (Sponsor Deeming).
UNIT SIZE | INCOME LIMIT (130% of Federal Poverty Guidelines (FPG)) |
1 | $1,632 |
2 | $2,215 |
3 | $2,798 |
4 | $3,380 |
5 | $3,963 |
6 | $4,546 |
7 | $5,129 |
8 | $5,712 |
Each add'l member |
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Use the gross income limits below for categorical eligible SNAP units.
UNIT SIZE | INCOME LIMITS (200% of Federal Poverty Guidelines (FPG)) |
1 | $2,510 |
2 | $3,407 |
3 | $4,303 |
4 | $5,200 |
5 | $6,097 |
6 | $6,993 |
7 | $7,890 |
8 | $8,787 |
9 | $9,683 |
10 | $10,580 |
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.
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PREVIOUS REVISIONS
| Date | Notes |
|---|---|
| 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. |
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