Illustrative monthly SNAP amount
$267.00
48 states + DC maximum allotment: $562.00. FY2027 standard gross-income screen: $2345.00 per month. Estimated SNAP net income: $983.00 per month.
FY2027 rules · October 1, 2026–September 30, 2027
Planning estimate only—not an eligibility decision. It applies the FY2027 48-state maximum allotment, standard deduction, 20% earned-income deduction, excess shelter deduction (with the cap that applies when no member is elderly or disabled) and the 30% net-income contribution. It does not calculate dependent-care, child-support, medical, resource, categorical-eligibility, elderly/disabled, standard utility allowance, or other state-option rules. Apply through your state SNAP office for an official decision.
USDA SNAP allotments and deductionsQuick answer: For fiscal year 2027 (October 1, 2026–September 30, 2027), the maximum monthly SNAP allotment in the 48 contiguous states and DC is $306 for one person, $808 for three people, and $1,023 for four people. This SNAP benefits calculator applies the standard deduction, the 20% earned-income deduction, a capped shelter deduction and the 30% net-income contribution, so the result is for planning—not an official eligibility or benefit determination.
Evergreen method
Build a budget from your own baseline
Use observed household spending and an explicit adjustment instead of treating a national average as a personal target.
Formula
monthly budget = weekly baseline × 52 ÷ 12Reproducible steps
- 1.Average at least four normal shopping weeks.
- 2.Separate groceries from restaurants and household supplies.
- 3.Apply one realistic adjustment, then review the result against actual receipts.
Data note — Monitored input: The core method is evergreen; USDA SNAP rules inputs are reviewed when program rules change.
FAQ
Questions, answered
What is the maximum SNAP benefit?
For fiscal year 2027 (October 1, 2026–September 30, 2027), the maximum monthly allotment in the 48 contiguous states and DC is $306 for one person, $808 for a family of three, and $1,023 for a family of four. USDA updates these amounts every October 1.
How much in food stamps will I get if I make $2,000 a month?
It depends on your household size, state, and allowable deductions - roughly, benefits are the maximum allotment minus about 30% of your net income after deductions. Use the estimator above for your specific numbers.
Do I qualify for SNAP if I am working full time?
Possibly - SNAP eligibility is based on net income after deductions, not employment status, so many working households still qualify. This is an estimate only; apply through your state SNAP office for an official determination.
How much food stamps does a single person get per month?
A single person with no income can receive up to $306 a month in SNAP benefits in the 48 contiguous states and DC for FY2027. With income, benefits are reduced by about 30 cents for every dollar of net income after deductions.
How much do you get from SNAP benefits for a family of 3?
The maximum SNAP allotment for a household of three in the 48 contiguous states is $808 a month for FY2027. Many households receive less than the maximum - benefits equal the maximum minus roughly 30% of net income after deductions.
What income qualifies for food stamps?
Under the standard FY2027 gross-income screen for the 48 contiguous states and DC, the monthly limit is $1,729 for one person and $3,575 for four people. Net-income rules, deductions, categorical eligibility, elderly or disability rules, state options, and separate Alaska/Hawaii tables can change the outcome. Only the state SNAP agency can make an official decision.
How accurate is this SNAP benefits calculator?
It models the standard deduction, the 20% earned-income deduction, a capped excess-shelter deduction and the 30% net-income contribution for the 48 states and DC, using the fiscal year in force today. It skips dependent-care, medical, elderly or disabled, standard utility allowance and other state-option rules, so treat the result as a planning estimate and confirm it with your state SNAP office.
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