(WKBN) — The United States Department of Agriculture has adjusted the income limit requirements for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
Beginning Oct. 1, 2022, the following will reflect Ohio’s new income limits to be able to receive SNAP benefits.
Net Income Standards (100% of poverty)
| AG Size | Maximum Income |
| 1 | $1,133 |
| 2 | $1,526 |
| 3 | $1,920 |
| 4 | $2,313 |
| 5 | $2,706 |
| 6 | $3,100 |
| 7 | $3,493 |
| 8 | $3,886 |
| each additional | +$394 |
Gross Income Standards (130% of poverty)
| AG Size | Maximum Income |
| 1 | $1,473 |
| 2 | $1,984 |
| 3 | $2,495 |
| 4 | $3,007 |
| 5 | $3,518 |
| 6 | $4,029 |
| 7 | $4,541 |
| 8 | $5,052 |
| each additional | +$512 |
Separate AG Income Standards — Elderly and Disabled AGs Only (165% of poverty)
| AG Size | Maximum Income |
| 1 | $1,869 |
| 2 | $2,518 |
| 3 | $3,167 |
| 4 | $3,816 |
| 5 | $4,465 |
| 6 | $5,114 |
| 7 | $5,763 |
| 8 | $6,412 |
| each additional | +$649 |
There will also be a change in the maximum food assistance allotment for those receiving SNAP benefits.
Maximum Food Assistance Allotments
| AG Size | Maximum Allotment |
| 1 | $281 |
| 2 | $516 |
| 3 | $740 |
| 4 | $939 |
| 5 | $1,116 |
| 6 | $1,339 |
| 7 | $1,480 |
| 8 | $1,691 |
| each additional | +$211 |
| Minimum Allotment | $23 |
According to a representative with the Ohio Department of Jobs and Family Services, the United States Department of Agriculture increases the gross income limits every year. All states are required to implement the change.
Previously, a family of three would qualify for benefits with a minimum monthly income of $2,379. Now, beginning Oct. 1 (for federal fiscal year 2023), the gross income limit for three will be $2,495.
There are also some changes made to the utility allowances.
- Standard Utility Allowance – $646
- Limited Utility Allowance – $410
- Single Standard Utility Allowance – $92
- Single Telephone Allowance – $43
You can read more about the changes here.
