SNAP benefit amounts and income limits for 2027
Starting October 1, 2026, the most a family of four can get from SNAP is $1,023 a month in the 48 states and DC. Income limits and deductions went up at the same time. These amounts run through September 30, 2027.
- Maximum benefit, family of four$1,023/moLast year: $994
- Maximum benefit, one person$306/moLast year: $298
- Minimum benefit, one or two people$25/mo
- Gross income limit, family of four$3,575/mo130% of the poverty line
- Net income limit, family of four$2,750/moAfter deductions
SNAP amounts by household size
For the 48 contiguous states and Washington, DC. Alaska, Hawaii, Guam and the U.S. Virgin Islands have their own tables, below.
| Household size | Maximum benefit | Gross income limit (130%) | Net income limit (100%) | Gross limit, 60+ or disabled (165%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $306 | $1,729 | $1,330 | $2,195 |
| 2 | $562 | $2,345 | $1,804 | $2,976 |
| 3 | $808 | $2,960 | $2,277 | $3,757 |
| 4 | $1,023 | $3,575 | $2,750 | $4,538 |
| 5 | $1,217 | $4,191 | $3,224 | $5,319 |
| 6 | $1,463 | $4,806 | $3,697 | $6,100 |
| 7 | $1,616 | $5,421 | $4,170 | $6,881 |
| 8 | $1,841 | $6,037 | $4,644 | $7,662 |
| Each extra person | +$225 | +$616 | +$474 | +$781 |
The maximum for households of 18 or more is capped at $3,887. The 165% limit applies to an elderly or disabled person who buys and prepares food separately from the people they live with.
Deductions and asset limits
SNAP looks at income after deductions. These are the fiscal 2027 amounts for the 48 states and DC.
| Item | FY 2027 |
|---|---|
| Standard deduction, 1 to 3 people | $217 |
| Standard deduction, 4 people | $229 |
| Standard deduction, 5 people | $268 |
| Standard deduction, 6 or more | $308 |
| Earned income deduction | 20% of earnings |
| Excess shelter deduction capNo cap if someone is 60+ or disabled | $769 |
| Homeless shelter deduction | $205.66 |
| Asset limit | $3,000 |
| Asset limit with someone 60+ or disabled | $4,750 |
Alaska, Hawaii, Guam and the Virgin Islands
| Area | One person | Family of four |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska (urban) | $392 | $1,306 |
| Alaska (rural 1) | $499 | $1,666 |
| Alaska (rural 2) | $608 | $2,027 |
| Hawaii | $496 | $1,655Down from $1,689 |
| Guam | $452 | $1,507 |
| U.S. Virgin Islands | $394 | $1,315 |
Common questions
How much SNAP does a family of four get in 2027?
Up to $1,023 a month in the 48 states and DC, up from $994. Most families get less: the benefit is the maximum minus 30% of the household’s net income after deductions.
When did the new SNAP amounts start?
On October 1, 2026, the start of fiscal year 2027. They last until September 30, 2027.
What is the SNAP income limit for 2027?
Most households must have gross monthly income at or below 130% of the poverty line, $3,575 for a family of four, and net income at or below $2,750. Households with someone 60 or older or disabled only need to meet the net income limit. Many states use higher gross limits through broad-based categorical eligibility.
Do I need to reapply to get the higher amount?
No. The adjustment applies automatically. Your state agency will tell you if your benefit changes.
Why did SNAP go down in Hawaii?
Hawaii has its own allotment table, set from food prices there, and its maximum for a family of four fell from $1,689 to $1,655 for fiscal year 2027. Every other area went up.
Sources
- SNAP fiscal year 2027 cost-of-living adjustments, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Aug 21, 2026
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