SNAP Maximum Allotments FY 2027
Effective October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027. The maximum is what a household with no countable net income receives; most households get less. Source: USDA FNS cost-of-living adjustment memo.
Maximum monthly allotment by household size FY 2027, change from FY 2026 in small print
| Household | 48 states and DC | Alaska (urban) | Alaska (rural 1) | Alaska (rural 2) | Hawaii | Guam | U.S. Virgin Islands |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $306+$8 | $392+$7 | $499+$8 | $608+$10 | $496−$10 | $452+$13 | $394+$11 |
| 2 people | $562+$16 | $718+$11 | $916+$15 | $1,115+$18 | $910−$19 | $829+$23 | $723+$20 |
| 3 people | $808+$23 | $1,032+$17 | $1,316+$21 | $1,602+$26 | $1,307−$27 | $1,191+$34 | $1,039+$30 |
| 4 people | $1,023+$29 | $1,306+$21 | $1,666+$27 | $2,027+$32 | $1,655−$34 | $1,507+$42 | $1,315+$37 |
| 5 people | $1,217+$34 | $1,555+$26 | $1,982+$32 | $2,413+$39 | $1,969−$41 | $1,794+$51 | $1,565+$44 |
| 6 people | $1,463+$42 | $1,868+$30 | $2,382+$38 | $2,900+$47 | $2,367−$48 | $2,156+$61 | $1,880+$53 |
| 7 people | $1,616+$45 | $2,064+$33 | $2,632+$42 | $3,204+$52 | $2,615−$53 | $2,382+$67 | $2,078+$59 |
| 8 people | $1,841+$52 | $2,352+$38 | $2,999+$49 | $3,650+$59 | $2,979−$61 | $2,714+$77 | $2,367+$67 |
| Each additional | +$225 | +$287 | +$366 | +$446 | +$364 | +$331 | +$289 |
| Minimum, 1–2 people | $25+$1 | $31±$0 | $40+$1 | $49+$1 | $40−$1 | $36+$1 | $32+$1 |
Hawaii is the one region whose maximums fell this year; its cost factor is recalculated separately from the Thrifty Food Plan used for the 48 states. Source: SNAP FY 2027 Cost-of-Living Adjustments, USDA FNS (fna.usda.gov); SNAP FY 2026 Cost-of-Living Adjustments, USDA FNS memo of August 2025.
4-person maximum, 48 states and DC FY 2020 – FY 2027
- FY2021: incl. 15 % pandemic increase (base $646)
- FY2022: Thrifty Food Plan re-evaluation
- Each October the maximum is reset to the cost of USDA's Thrifty Food Plan in June of that year; FY 2022 was the first re-evaluation of the plan since 2006.
Income limits FY 2027 · monthly · 48 states, DC, Guam and the Virgin Islands
| Household | Gross (130 % of poverty) | Net (100 % of poverty) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $1,729 | $1,330 |
| 2 | $2,345 | $1,804 |
| 3 | $2,960 | $2,277 |
| 4 | $3,575 | $2,750 |
| 5 | $4,191 | $3,224 |
| 6 | $4,806 | $3,697 |
| 7 | $5,421 | $4,170 |
| 8 | $6,037 | $4,644 |
| Each additional | +$616 | +$474 |
Households with an elderly or disabled member only need to meet the net limit. Alaska and Hawaii limits are higher (about 25 % and 15 %); most states also use broad-based categorical eligibility with a higher gross limit, often 200 % of poverty. Source: USDA FNS SNAP Eligibility page (Oct 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2027).
Standard deduction FY 2027 · by household size
| Region | 1–3 | 4 | 5 | 6+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48 states and DC | $217 | $229 | $268 | $308 |
| Alaska | $371 | $371 | $371 | $385 |
| Hawaii | $306 | $306 | $309 | $354 |
| Guam | $435 | $457 | $536 | $614 |
| Virgin Islands | $191 | $229 | $268 | $308 |
FY 2026 for the 48 states: $209 / $223 / $261 / $299.
Shelter and other deductions FY 2027
| Deduction | FY 2027 | FY 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Excess shelter cap, 48 states and DC | $769 | $744 |
| Excess shelter cap, Alaska | $1,229 | $1,189 |
| Excess shelter cap, Hawaii | $1,306 | $1,003 |
| Excess shelter cap, Guam | $903 | $873 |
| Excess shelter cap, Virgin Islands | $606 | $586 |
| Homeless shelter deduction | $205.66 | $198.99 |
| Earned income deduction | 20 % | 20 % |
| Medical expenses (elderly or disabled) | over $35 | over $35 |
| Asset limit (standard / elderly-disabled) | $3,000 / $4,750 | $3,000 / $4,500 |
The shelter cap does not apply to households with an elderly or disabled member. Dependent-care costs are deducted in full; child support is deductible in some states. Try the estimator to see how these apply.
How to read this table
The maximum allotment equals the cost of the Thrifty Food Plan for a household of that size, updated each October 1 for food inflation. Your actual benefit is the maximum minus 30 % of your net income, because SNAP assumes a household spends roughly 30 % of its own resources on food. A one- or two-person household that qualifies always receives at least the minimum shown. The figures here are federal; states cannot change them, but they do set utility allowances and categorical-eligibility rules that affect net income. Figures are from USDA FNS; the Alaska and Hawaii income limits in the estimator are derived from the HHS poverty-guideline multipliers and marked as such.