10/2025

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Changes Effective October 1, 2025

By law, the U. S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) adjusts the income eligibility limits and SNAP benefits annually on October 1. Maximum gross and net monthly income of households of various sizes are as follows:

Household size Gross monthly income Net monthly income 1 $1,696 $1,305 2 $2,292 $1,763 3 $2,888 $2,221 4 $3,483 $2,680 5 $4,079 $3,138 6 $4,675 $3,596 7 $5,271 $4,055 8 $5,867 $4,513 Each additional member + $596 + $459

The maximum amounts of SNAP benefits are listed below. The actual amount of SNAP for which a household is eligible depends on the household net income after allowable deductions.

Household size Maximum monthly benefit 1 $298 2 $546 3 $785 4 $994 5 $1,183 6 $1,421 7 $1,571 8 $1,789 Each additional member + $218

Deductions

• The standard deduction, which is deducted from all households’ income, is: • $209 with 1-3 household members • $223 with 4 household members • $261 with 5 household members • $299 with 6 or more household members

• The maximum deduction for high housing and utility expense is $744. • The Homeless Standard Deduction is $198.99 per month. • Households with elderly or disabled members may be eligible for additional deductions. • Households who pay court ordered child support are also eligible for an additional deduction. • Households who pay dependent care expense may be eligible for an additional deduction.

For Additional Information Contact the Family Support Division Information Center Toll Free at 1-855-FSD-INFO (1-855-373-4636)