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allotments based on household size. The TFP is updated periodically to reflect current dietary guidelines and food prices, ensuring benefit values are adequate to purchase a healthy, affordable diet.

The Act specifies the percentages of the TFP for household sizes. Specifically, households with nine or more members will receive an additional 22 percent per member and caps benefit amounts for households with 18 or more members. Further, the Act specifies that the next reevaluation of the TFP may occur no earlier than October 1, 2027, and any adjustment must be cost neutral. These changes limit increases in SNAP benefit allotments due to a change in dietary guidelines or the rising cost of food over time.

FFY 2026 Maximum Allotments

The maximum allotment by household size is listed in the following table (ATTACHMENT I):

FFY 2026 Maximum Allotment by Household Size:

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 +Each Additional Person $298 $546 $785 $994 $1,183 $1,421 $1,571 $1,789 $218

FFY 2026 Minimum Allotment for Households of One and Two Members

The minimum benefit allotment amount increased from $23 to $24.

FFY 2026 Maximum Shelter Deduction

The maximum shelter deduction for households without an elderly or disabled member increased from $712 to $744. (ATTACHMENT I)

FFY 2026 Homeless Shelter Deduction

The homeless shelter deduction increased from $190.30 to $198.99. (ATTACHMENT I)

FFY 2026 Standard Deduction

The standard deduction by household size is listed in the table below (ATTACHMENT I):