2021 SNAP benefits — North Carolina.
OfficialFiscal period 2021-04-01 to 2021-09-30. Federal baseline. State categorical-eligibility rules can change gross-income screens. Emergency allotments and household deductions are separate. Maximum amounts shown apply April–September 2021; October–December 2020 and January–March 2021 have separate saved official tables.
| People | Maximum/month | Federal gross screen | Federal net screen | Standard deduction |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $234 | $1,383 | $1,064 | $167 |
| 2 | $430 | $1,868 | $1,437 | $167 |
| 3 | $616 | $2,353 | $1,810 | $167 |
| 4 | $782 | $2,839 | $2,184 | $181 |
| 5 | $929 | $3,324 | $2,557 | $212 |
| 6 | $1,114 | $3,809 | $2,930 | $243 |
| 7 | $1,232 | $4,295 | $3,304 | $243 |
| 8 | $1,408 | $4,780 | $3,677 | $243 |
| People | Maximum/month |
|---|---|
| 1 | $204 |
| 2 | $374 |
| 3 | $535 |
| 4 | $680 |
| 5 | $807 |
| 6 | $969 |
| 7 | $1,071 |
| 8 | $1,224 |
| People | Maximum/month |
|---|---|
| 1 | $234 |
| 2 | $430 |
| 3 | $616 |
| 4 | $782 |
| 5 | $929 |
| 6 | $1,114 |
| 7 | $1,232 |
| 8 | $1,408 |
| People | Maximum/month |
|---|---|
| 1 | $234 |
| 2 | $430 |
| 3 | $616 |
| 4 | $782 |
| 5 | $929 |
| 6 | $1,114 |
| 7 | $1,232 |
| 8 | $1,408 |
Additional-member maximum: $176. Excess shelter deduction cap: $586; elderly/disabled households can have different rules.
Benefit history.
| Fiscal year | One-person maximum | Four-person maximum |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $234 | $782 |
| 2022 | $250 | $835 |
| 2023 | $281 | $939 |
| 2024 | $291 | $973 |
| 2025 | $292 | $975 |
| 2026 | $298 | $994 |
| 2027 | $306 | $1,023 |
Estimate the monthly benefit.
Enter countable net income after the agency’s allowed deductions. This is a benefit estimate, not an eligibility test. Standard federal rules use maximum allotment minus 30% of net income, rounded up. Minimum benefits and state categorical eligibility require the agency calculation. For FY2021, select the correct benefit period on the source page.
- snap archive FY21 COVID ARPA Maximum Allotments DeductionsMaximum allotment and deductions tables
- snap archive FY21 Income Eligibility StandardsGross 130% and net 100% monthly income limits
Retrieved 2026-10-01. Values and source snapshots are versioned. How we verify them.
SNAP questions.
Will I receive the maximum?
The maximum assumes no countable net income. The agency usually subtracts 30% of net income after allowed deductions, and minimum-benefit rules may apply.
Are these state eligibility limits?
They are the federal baseline. Broad-based categorical eligibility can change a state’s gross-income and resource screens.
When do rates change?
The annual fiscal-year table generally takes effect October 1. Temporary legislation and emergency supplements can change other periods.
Do Alaska and Hawaii have different maximums?
Yes. Hawaii has a separate table; Alaska has urban, rural 1 and rural 2 amounts.
Can this calculator approve my application?
No. The state agency decides eligibility and benefits using its rules and verified household information.