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DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES FAMILY INVESTMENT ADMINISTRATION Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Manual STANDARDS FOR INCOME AND DEDUCTIONS Section 600 Page 1

1.1Standards for Eligibility and Maximum Allotments A. The standards for the following appear in Section 600, page 2. 1. Column A - Maximum Gross Monthly Income Standards (130% of poverty). 2. Column B - Maximum Net Monthly Income Standards (100% of poverty). 3. Column C - Maximum Gross Income Standard for Elderly and Disabled Separate Household (165% of poverty). 4. Column D - Thrifty Food Plan/Maximum Allotment B. Standards 1, 2, and 3 are used to determine household eligibility and not for computing allotments. 1.2Formula Calculation A. Multiply the household’s net monthly income by 30%. B. Round the product up to the next whole dollar if any cents result. C. Subtract the product from the maximum allotment amount for the household size found in Column D, Section 600. NOTE: In an initial month, if the allotment is less than $10, no benefit is issued. Except in an initial month, all eligible one- and two-person households must be issued the minimum allotment of $24. 1.3Deduction Standards Standard Deductions Household size up to and including 3 people—--------------------$209 Household of 4— $223 Household size of 5 $261 Household size of 6 or more $299 Maximum Excess Shelter Deduction—-------------------------------$744* Homeless Household Shelter Allowance—--------------------------$198.99 Standard Utility Allowance (SUA)--------------------------------------$572 Limited Utility Allowance (LUA)----------------------------------------$350 Telephone Standard $40 REVISED AUGUST 2025 1