![]() ![]() If you apply for SNAP, the District will review your information to determine if a resource limit applies.įor households that have a resource limit, households may have $2,750 in countable resources. Most District residents applying for SNAP are determined categorically eligible and do not have a limit on resources. Some things never count, such as the value of the home. Resources are things like bank accounts, money market funds, certificates of deposit, and stock and bonds. Payments made by insurance or someone else cannot be counted. Households with a person(s) age 60 years or older or a person with a disability can also deduct out-of-pocket medical expenses of more than $35. In addition to the standard, a household can claim the following allowable shelter costs: Each household receives a standard utility allowance deduction of $345, which is updated every October 1, to account for utility costs such as fuel, electricity, and water. The excess shelter deduction is capped at $624 unless one person in the household is elderly or disabled. Excess shelter costs that are more than half of the household’s income after all other deductions have been applied.A dependent care deduction when needed for work, training, or education.The standard deduction is $193 for households with 1 to 4 individuals, $225 for households with 5 individuals, and $258 for households with 6 or more individuals (this may be higher for some larger households). A standard deduction is applied to all SNAP households.20 percent deduction is applied to earned income (e.g., money from a job or self-employment).Some of the deduction amounts are set by the Federal government and are subject to change each October 1. To determine a SNAP household’s monthly net income, there are certain allowable deductions that are subtracted from the household’s gross monthly income. The gross monthly income limit is set at 130 percent of the Federal Poverty Line (FPL) and the net monthly income limit is set at 100 percent of the FPL.Įffective October 1, 2022 – September 30, 2023 The below income limits are set by the Federal government and are subject to change each October 1. Table 1: SNAP Gross and Net Monthly Income Limits by Household Size Most District residents applying for SNAP are determined categorically eligible. Categorical eligibility for SNAP means the household has already been determined eligible for another means-tested program. If the SNAP household receives Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) cash benefits, TANF non-cash benefits, or Supplemental Security Income (SSI), the SNAP household is considered categorically eligible for SNAP. Net income means a SNAP household’s total gross income minus allowable deductions.Gross income means a SNAP household’s total income before any deductions.Households with a person(s) age 60 years or older or a person with a disability only need to meet the net monthly income limit. ![]() Households must meet both a gross and net monthly income limit for their household size (see Table 1 below). Income includes money earned from a job or self-employment and money received from sources like the United States Social Security Administration (SSA) or retirement. In general, each SNAP household member’s income is counted together and compared to the income limits to determine eligibility. Spouses and most children under age 22 are automatically included in the same SNAP household even if they purchase and prepare meals separately. See if you may be eligible for SNAP by answering a few questionsĪ household is everyone who lives together and purchases and prepares meals together as a group.A household with an elderly or disabled person has different eligibility requirements. SNAP Eligibility: Elderly and Disabled ResidentsĮligibility for the District of Columbia (District) Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is based on income, resources, and the number of individuals applying together as a household or may be based on the fact that you receive another type of assistance, such as Supplemental Security Insurance (SSI).Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). ![]()
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