SNAP Maximum Allotments 2027 (Fiscal Year 2027)
Last verified: against the USDA SNAP FY2027 COLA memo (PDF).
These are the maximum monthly SNAP benefits and income limits for the 48 contiguous states and the District of Columbia for FY2027 (October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027). USDA issued them on August 21, 2026. The amounts in force until then are on the FY2026 page.
| Household size | FY2027 (from Oct. 1, 2026) | FY2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $306 | $298 | +$8 |
| 2 | $562 | $546 | +$16 |
| 3 | $808 | $785 | +$23 |
| 4 | $1,023 | $994 | +$29 |
| 5 | $1,217 | $1,183 | +$34 |
| 6 | $1,463 | $1,421 | +$42 |
| 7 | $1,616 | $1,571 | +$45 |
| 8 | $1,841 | $1,789 | +$52 |
| Each additional person | +$225 | +$218 | +$7 |
| Minimum benefit (1–2 person households) | $25 | $24 | +$1 |
| Household size | Gross monthly (130% of poverty) | Net monthly (100% of poverty) | 165% of poverty |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $1,729 | $1,330 | $2,195 |
| 2 | $2,345 | $1,804 | $2,976 |
| 3 | $2,960 | $2,277 | $3,757 |
| 4 | $3,575 | $2,750 | $4,538 |
| 5 | $4,191 | $3,224 | $5,319 |
| 6 | $4,806 | $3,697 | $6,100 |
| 7 | $5,421 | $4,170 | $6,881 |
| 8 | $6,037 | $4,644 | $7,662 |
| Each additional person | +$616 | +$474 | +$781 |
Memo page 3, 'Income Eligibility Standards, October 1, 2026, to September 30, 2027'. Gross = 130% of poverty; Net = 100% of poverty; 165% column applies where an elderly/disabled member is treated as a separate household. The 48-states column also applies to Guam and the Virgin Islands. Households with a member aged 60 or older or with a disability only need to meet the net income test.
Deductions and resource limits
| Item | FY2027 | FY2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Standard deduction, household of 1–3 | $217 | $209 |
| Standard deduction, household of 4 | $229 | $223 |
| Standard deduction, household of 5 | $268 | $261 |
| Standard deduction, household of 6 or more | $308 | $299 |
| Maximum excess shelter deduction | $769 | $744 |
| Homeless shelter deduction | $205.66 | $198.99 |
| Resource limit, general | $3,000 | $3,000 |
| Resource limit, member 60+ or disabled | $4,750 | $4,500 |
Alaska, Hawaii, Guam and the U.S. Virgin Islands
| Area | Family of four | One person | Minimum benefit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48 states and D.C. | $1,023 | $306 | $25 |
| Alaska (urban) | $1,306 | $392 | $31 |
| Alaska (rural 1) | $1,666 | $499 | $40 |
| Alaska (rural 2) | $2,027 | $608 | $49 |
| Hawaii | $1,655 | $496 | $40 |
| Guam | $1,507 | $452 | $36 |
| U.S. Virgin Islands | $1,315 | $394 | $32 |
Hawaii is the only area where the family-of-four maximum decreased. The memo states: "The maximum allotment for a family of four in Hawaii will decrease to $1,655."
Work requirement changes (2025 law)
ABAWD time limit now applies to ages 18 through 64 (upper limit raised from 54 to 64). Parent/caretaker exception narrowed from children under 18 to children under 14 years of age. Effective July 4, 2025. The FY2027 COLA memo does not change the work rules.
Questions people ask about this
When do the FY2027 SNAP amounts start?
October 1, 2026. They apply through September 30, 2027. USDA published them in a memo dated August 21, 2026.
How much did the maximum benefit go up?
For one person, from $298 to $306 a month. For a family of four, from $994 to $1,023. The minimum benefit rose from $24 to $25.
What is the SNAP income limit for one person in FY2027?
Gross monthly income of $1,729 (130% of poverty) and net income of $1,330 (100% of poverty). Households with a member aged 60 or older or with a disability only need to meet the net test.
Is there a higher resource limit for people 60 and older?
Yes. Households with a member aged 60 or older or a member with a disability can have up to $4,750 in countable resources for FY2027, up from $4,500. Other households stay at $3,000.
What about Alaska, Hawaii, Guam and the U.S. Virgin Islands?
Those areas have their own tables in the same USDA memo. Hawaii is the one area where the maximum allotment went down: $1,655 for a family of four.