2023 SNAP maximum benefits
Maximum monthly allotments and federal income standards for SNAP households.
Primary reference value
$281| Household size | Maximum monthly allotment |
|---|---|
| 1 | $281 |
| 2 | $516 |
| 3 | $740 |
| 4 | $939 |
| 5 | $1,391 |
| 6 | $1,670 |
| 7 | $1,846 |
| 8 | $2,109 |
- Announced
- Not recorded; see primary document
- Effective
- 2022-10-01 to 2023-09-30
- Next usual release
- August–October
SNAP by state.
These pages show the federal baseline; state eligibility policies can differ. Alaska has urban and rural benefit levels, and Hawaii has a separate table.
Who this applies to.
Maximum benefits assume no countable net income. States may use broad-based categorical eligibility and different gross-income screens. Federal standards are not a state eligibility guarantee.
Published by USDA. The table uses federal fiscal year dates. Check the source for eligibility, elections and exceptions.
Use the 2023 number.
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 maximum benefits history.
| Year | Reference value | Change | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $234 | — | Official |
| 2022 | $250 | +$16 | Official |
| 2023 | $281 | +$31 | Official |
| 2024 | $291 | +$10 | Official |
| 2025 | $292 | +$1 | Official |
| 2026 | $298 | +$6 | Official |
| 2027 | $306 | +$8 | Official |
History compares the primary reference value; use each year’s full table for other filing statuses, regions or limits.
Questions about snap maximum benefits.
What is the 2023 snap maximum benefits?
The sourced table above shows the 2023 values. Its status is official. The primary reference is $281; other statuses or categories may differ.
When will the next number be announced?
The usual publication window is August–October. This is a typical schedule, not a promised date. The calendar distinguishes published values from pending releases.
Is this official or projected?
The displayed 2023 record is official. Official means a primary agency document or statute supports the value. A projection states its formula, inflation data and assumptions and changes when an official source becomes available.
How does it compare with last year?
The primary reference changed from $250 in 2022 to $281 in 2023. Each table should be compared using the same filing status, region and effective period.
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