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SNAP Eligibility Calculator: Food Stamps Estimate

Check the FY 2027 SNAP (food stamps) income limits for your household size and estimate your monthly benefit with the USDA formula. 48 states and DC.

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Good to know: Scope: a federal SNAP (food stamps) screening estimate for the 48 contiguous states and DC, using the USDA FNS fiscal year 2027 numbers (October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027): the 130% gross and 100% net monthly income limits, the 20% earned income deduction, the standard deduction, dependent care, medical costs over $35 for members 60 or older or disabled, child support paid, the excess shelter deduction (capped at $769 unless a member is 60+ or disabled), and benefit = maximum allotment minus 30% of net income, rounded up, with the $25 minimum for 1 to 2 people. Excludes Alaska, Hawaii, Guam and the U.S. Virgin Islands (different amounts), state broad-based categorical eligibility rules (higher gross limits, no asset test), state standard utility allowances, the homeless shelter deduction, vehicle rules, work requirements, student and non-citizen rules, SSI/TANF categorical eligibility and first-month proration. Only your state SNAP agency can decide eligibility. Independent ToolsKo estimate, not an application. Sources reviewed November 13, 2026.

How to use it (step by step)

  1. 1Pick how many people buy and cook food together, and say whether anyone is 60 or older or has a disability.
  2. 2Type your household’s monthly income before taxes: pay from work, and other money such as Social Security, unemployment or child support you receive.
  3. 3Type monthly rent or mortgage, utilities and any care, child support or medical costs, then read the income tests and the estimated benefit.

Words to know

Household
The people who live together and buy and cook food together. They apply as one SNAP household.
Gross income
All counted money coming in each month before taxes or any deductions are taken off.
Net income
What is left after SNAP takes off its deductions, such as 20% of pay from work, the standard deduction and high housing costs.
Excess shelter deduction
The part of your rent or mortgage plus utilities that is more than half of your income after the other deductions. It is capped at $769 unless someone is 60+ or disabled.

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Sources & methods

References checked November 11, 2026. Read each tool’s scope and assumptions before relying on its result.

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