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When you submit your application, you will receive a receipt with your tracking number. This means we have received your application. DHS will contact you for your interview.
Due to the increase in applications and the subsequent workload at Processing Centers, there may be delays in processing and replies to voice mails. Providing you with timely service is very important to us.
If you are unable to apply online, you may download and print this paper form application – click here
There are 3 ways to submit your application:
Apply online using the new ONLINE APPLICATION
U.S Postal Mail – *paper form
Drop off – *paper form
*Paper form – Once complete, you may print and sign the form, then mail it, or drop it off at a processing center as noted above.
WHAT HAPPENS WHEN I APPLY FOR BENEFITS [updated July 2020] – (click here)
Current Recipients of SNAP:
The paper application form is also available for pick up from all State processing centers. After you have filled out the application and gathered all required paperwork to verify your information, you may visit the processing center closest to your residence.
Click here to view the location of Processing Centers.
An intake worker will review your completed application package to determine if you qualify for SNAP benefits. If you are eligible, the worker will assign you to one of three eligibility standards, based on your family’s unique situation. The federal poverty guidelines (FPL) listed below will help you to determine if your monthly income exceeds SNAP eligibility criteria. If your income exceed the criteria, you will not be eligible for SNAP assistance.
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*** This Federal Poverty Limit (FPL) chart is for reference only. An intake worker will make the final determination of your eligibility category.
SNAP Gross Monthly Income Eligibility Standards (Effective 10/1/2025)
Household Size 130% Federal Poverty Level 200% Federal Poverty Level (BBCE) 1 $1,949 $3,000 2 $2,635 $4,054 3 $3,321 $5,110 4 $4,007 $6,164 5 $4,692 $7,220 6 $5,378 $8,274 7 $6.064 $9,330 8 $6,750 $10,384 Each additional member $686 $1,056
SNAP Net Monthly Income Eligibility Standards (Effective 10/1/2025)
Household Size 100% Federal Poverty Level 1 $1,500 2 $2,027 3 $2,555 4 $3,082 5 $3,610 6 $4,137 7 $4,665 8 $5,192 Each additional member +$528
Other eligibility criteria include:
Broad-Based Categorical Eligibility (BBCE) expands SNAP benefits to low-income families with high expenses, and to families whose gross incomes are slightly higher than the 130% FPL normal gross income test. Under BBCE, the gross income limit is 200% FPL and there is an unlimited asset standard. As of February 1, 2025, under BBCE households are also not subject to the net income test. Most households qualify for BBCE after they are provided with a copy of the DHS 1464 (TANF Brochure Rev. 04-2022). However, if a household member has been disqualified under SNAP, it may not qualify for BBCE.
Households where all members receive, or are authorized to receive TANF or SSI cash assistance, are categorically eligible for SNAP. There is no gross income limit, no net income limit and no asset limit.
Net monthly income must be 100 percent or less of the Federal poverty guidelines. Net income is figured by adding all of a household’s gross income, and then taking a number of approved deductions for child care, extra shelter costs and other expenses. Households with an elderly or disabled member are subject only to the net income test.
Most able-bodied adult applicants must meet certain work requirements.
All household members must provide a Social Security number or apply for one.
Monthly Application Timeliness Rates FFY 2026 (Updated Monthly)
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Other Information
FFY 2025 Approved Employment and Training (E&T) State Plan Hawaii Financial and SNAP Benefits – Rights and Responsibilities SNAP Quality Control Brochure Hawaii Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) Program SNAP Nondiscrimination SNAP Outreach Contact Info