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Page 2 of 7 maximum homeless shelter deduction will increase to $205.66 for the 48 States and D.C., Alaska, Guam, Hawaii, and the U.S. Virgins Islands. The standard deduction for household sizes 1 through 3 will increase to $217 a month for the 48 States and D.C. The standard deduction amounts in Alaska, Guam, Hawaii, and the U.S. Virgin Islands will also increase. The asset limit for households will remain unchanged for the 48 States and D.C., Alaska, Guam, Hawaii, and the U.S. Virgin Islands at $3,000. The asset limit for households where at least one person is age 60 or older, or is disabled, will increase to $4,750. Regional Offices must ensure that their State agencies are aware of these changes. State agencies with questions regarding these adjustments should contact their respective Regional Office representatives. Sincerely, Digitally signed by SASHA SASHA GERSTEN-PAAL Date: 2026.08.21 GERSTEN-PAAL 10:39:52 -04'00' for Ronald Ward Acting Associate Administrator Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Food and Nutrition Administration U.S. Department of Agriculture Guidance documents lack the force and effect of law, unless expressly authorized by statute or incorporated into a contract. USDA may not cite, use, or rely on any guidance that is not available through their guidance portal, except to establish historical facts.

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Page 2 of 7 maximum homeless shelter deduction will increase to $205.66 for the 48 States and D.C., Alaska, Guam, Hawaii, and the U.S. Virgins Islands. The standard deduction for household sizes 1 through 3 will increase to $217 a month for the 48 States and D.C. The standard deduction amounts in Alaska, Guam, Hawaii, and the U.S. Virgin Islands will also increase. The asset limit for households will remain unchanged for the 48 States and D.C., Alaska, Guam, Hawaii, and the U.S. Virgin Islands at $3,000. The asset limit for households where at least one person is age 60 or older, or is disabled, will increase to $4,750. Regional Offices must ensure that their State agencies are aware of these changes. State agencies with questions regarding these adjustments should contact their respective Regional Office representatives. Sincerely, Digitally signed by SASHA SASHA GERSTEN-PAAL Date: 2026.08.21 GERSTEN-PAAL 10:39:52 -04'00' for Ronald Ward Acting Associate Administrator Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Food and Nutrition Administration U.S. Department of Agriculture Guidance documents lack the force and effect of law, unless expressly authorized by statute or incorporated into a contract. USDA may not cite, use, or rely on any guidance that is not available through their guidance portal, except to establish historical facts.