There are three eligibility tests for SNAP: the Gross Income, the Net Income, and the Asset tests.Depending on your state and whether your household has a member who is 60 or older or has a disability, your household may be exempt from the Gross Income, Net Income, and/or Asset tests.
Oregon has expanded eligibility beyond the standard federal SNAP eligibility requirements,which is why other websites may display stricter financial eligibility requirementsthan what you see on this page.
While the Gross Income and Asset tests are straightforward, Net Income is more difficult to calculate. We recommend using our SNAP Eligibility Calculator to see you're income eligible for SNAP benefits.
This information was collected from USDA and state SNAP resources but is not official.This website is not affiliated with any government organization or SNAP/WIC program.
Gross Income Limits
Total monthly household income before taxes, including job, self-employment, and other income like social security, disability, child support, worker's comp, unemployment, and pension income.
All Households
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If the household has a member who is 60 or older or has a disability but is over the gross income limit below, the household can instead qualify by meeting the Net Income and Asset tests.
$2430 / month1 person
$3288 / month2 people
$4144 / month3 people
$5000 / month4 people
$5858 / month5 people
$6714 / month6 people
$7570 / month7 people
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The gross income limit is 200% of the federal poverty level.
Net Income Limits
Net income is a household's gross income minus deductions.
At the bottom of the page are some of the expenses that canbe deducted to calculate net income. It's difficult to calculate net income withouta SNAP calculator as the shelter-related expenses (utilities and rent) can only be deductedif they exceed half the household's income after other deductions have been applied.Additionally, there is a limit on the maximum shelter deduction for some households.
SNAP benefit amounts are based on a household's net income. While there areminimum and maximum SNAP benefit amounts,in general $100 more in net income = $30 less in benefits.
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Households with a member who is 60 or older or has a disability only have to meet this test if they did not pass the Gross Income test above. All other households do not have to meet this test.
SNAP benefit amounts are based on Net Income. Even if the household passes all the eligibility tests, Net Income may be too high to get a benefit.
$1215 / month1 person
$1644 / month2 people
$2072 / month3 people
$2500 / month4 people
$2929 / month5 people
$3357 / month6 people
$3785 / month7 people
+$429 / monthEach additional person
The net income limit is 100% of the federal poverty level.
Asset / Resource Limit
This means countable resources, like funds in bank accounts. A home is not counted as a resource.
There is no asset limit in Oregon. If the household has a member who is 60 or older or has a disability and did not meet the Gross Income test above, there is an asset limit of $4250.
Deduction
Child Support Payments Treatment
Court-ordered child support payments can be deducted when calculating net income.
Deduction
Standard Medical Deduction
Monthly out of pocket medical expenses for household members who are 60 or older or have a disability can be deducted when calculating net income.You can deduct the full amount of expenses (minus $35) with verification.Alternatively if you have medical expenses over $35, you can use the standard medical deduction amount of$170 without needing to verify all expenses.
Deduction
Utility Allowances
Households can only receiveone utility allowance. If a household qualifies for multiple allowances, choose the highest allowance.
Heating and Cooling: If a household pays utility bills for heating and cooling, or receives over $20 in heating assistance from LIHEAP, this allowance can be claimed.
Basic Utility Allowance: If a household pays for two or more utility bills (including electricity, gas, water, sewage, trash, or telephone), this allowance can be claimed.
Single Utilities: If a household pays for the utility, this allowance can be claimed.
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whatshotHeating And Cooling
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flash_onBasic Limited Allowance
$370 -
powerElectricity
$59 -
local_gas_stationGas
$59 -
water_dropWater
$59 -
plumbingSewage
$59 -
deleteTrash
$59 -
phonePhone
$76
Deduction
Other Deductions
Households can receive deductions for the following expenses. Shelter deductions (utilities, rent, and homeowners insurance)only apply for the amount that total shelter expenses exceed a percentage of household income, and are limited to a maximum amount if the householddoes not contain a member who is 60 or older or has a disability.
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badgeA 20% deduction from job or self-employment income (earned income)
child_friendlyDependent care costs (including daycare, babysitters, or other child care) needed for work or school
homeMonthly rent or mortgage amount
cabinMonthly homeowners insurance and taxes
Maximum Benefit Amounts
SNAP benefit amounts are based on a household's net income. Our SNAP Eligibility Calculator can give you a dollar estimate of what you could receive in SNAP benefits.
- $291 / month
1 person
- $535 / month
2 people
- $766 / month
3 people
- $973 / month
4 people
- $1155 / month
5 people
- $1386 / month
6 people
- $1532 / month
7 people
- +$429 / month
Each additional person
Are you eligible for SNAP?See if you might qualify by using our SNAP & WIC eligibility calculator
Check Eligibility
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I'm well-versed in SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) eligibility criteria and calculations. The Gross Income test assesses total household income before taxes, encompassing various income sources like job earnings, self-employment, social security, disability, child support, and more. These limits are set at 200% of the federal poverty level. For instance, a household of four should have a gross income under $5000 per month to qualify.
The Net Income test deducts certain expenses from the gross income. It gets intricate with shelter-related expenses and deductions for utilities, rent, and homeowners' insurance. The net income limit stands at 100% of the federal poverty level, affecting the SNAP benefit amounts directly.
Asset testing involves counting resources like bank funds, excluding a primary residence. In Oregon, there's no asset limit for most households, but if someone in the household is 60 or older or has a disability and failed the Gross Income test, there's a $4250 limit.
Deductions play a pivotal role. Child support payments and medical expenses for qualifying members can be deducted. Utility allowances depend on various factors like heating and cooling, basic utilities, or single utilities. Other deductions include a 20% deduction from earned income, dependent care costs, and shelter-related expenses exceeding a certain percentage of household income.
The SNAP benefit amounts depend on the net income, with a general rule that an additional $100 in net income leads to a $30 reduction in benefits. For example, a household of two with a net income under $1644 per month may receive benefits.
Overall, eligibility criteria vary by state, and Oregon has extended its requirements beyond federal standards. Using a SNAP Eligibility Calculator is recommended due to the complexity of determining net income. This tool helps ascertain eligibility and potential benefit amounts accurately.
