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The best way to determine if and how much your household will qualify for SNAP is to apply. Income requirements beginning October 1, 2023: Households with incomes within these guidelines receive this Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)-funded brochure, Help for Pennsylvanians in Need.
Income Eligibility Standards: The income limits used to determine eligibility for SNAP benefits are updated based on changes in the federal poverty guidelines. Deductions: Certain deductions, like the standard deduction and shelter cost deduction, which can reduce your countable income, are also updated.
Below are the SNAP income limits beginning October 1, 2024: Factors that could contribute to a household’s higher SNAP allowances and income limits in Pennsylvania include household size, monthly income, and if a member of your household is 60 years of age or older or has a disability.
SNAP helps provide Pennsylvanians with low incomes extra money to buy food at grocery stores, online retailers, farmers markets, and more. Apply for SNAP. Find out if you're eligible.
Income Limits Effective: October 1, 2020. *Maximum gross monthly income is not used for computing the SNAP benefit. It is included in this table as a reference for determining eligibility for a household not containing an elderly or disabled member. Also, it is not applicable for categorically eligible households.
FNS annually evaluates SNAP’s income eligibility standards, the maximum thrifty food plan, and the minimum benefit amount. These mass grant changes will benefit all SNAP recipients; SNAP benefit levels may increase as a result of these updates, and no one will experience a decrease in benefits.
To get SNAP benefits, you must apply in the state in which you currently live and you must meet certain requirements, including resource and income limits, which are described on this page. SNAP income and resource limits are updated annually. The information on this page is for Oct. 1, 2024, through Sept. 30, 2025.