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Maximum Excess Shelter Deductions The FFY 2026 maximum excess shelter deduction is $744. The excess shelter deduction is a deduction for shelter costs that exceed half of a household’s net income after other deductions. The maximum excess shelter deduction is a capped amount that reduces a household’s net income. The maximum excess shelter deduction does not apply to households with an aged or disabled member. Households with an aged or disabled member have an uncapped shelter deduction. Utility Allowances The Standard Utility Allowance (SUA) is a set deduction for households that are billed for heating or cooling separately from rent or mortgage. The Limited Utility Allowance (LUA) is a set deduction for households that are billed for more than one utility that does not include heating or cooling costs. The telephone allowance is a flat rate for households that only incur telephone costs. Effective October 1, 2025: The Eligibility and Enrollment (E&E) system automatically generated customer notices for the above‐listed changes. Maximum Homeless Shelter Deduction Updated: July 3, 2025; Supersedes AT 25-05 SNAP Mass Changes for October 2024 4 Household Size Standard Deduction Amount 1-3 $209 4 $223 5 $261 6+ $299 Utility Allowance Deduction Amount Standard Utility Allowance (SUA) $572 Limited Utility Allowance (LUA) $350 Telephone Allowance $40