2026 SNAP benefits — Alaska.
OfficialFiscal period 2025-10-01 to 2026-09-30. Federal baseline. State categorical-eligibility rules can change gross-income screens. Emergency allotments and household deductions are separate.
| People | Maximum/month | Federal gross screen | Federal net screen | Standard deduction |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $385 | $2,118 | $1,630 | $358 |
| 2 | $707 | $2,864 | $2,203 | $358 |
| 3 | $1,015 | $3,609 | $2,776 | $358 |
| 4 | $1,285 | $4,354 | $3,350 | $358 |
| 5 | $1,529 | $5,100 | $3,923 | $358 |
| 6 | $1,838 | $5,845 | $4,496 | $374 |
| 7 | $2,031 | $6,590 | $5,070 | $374 |
| 8 | $2,314 | $7,336 | $5,643 | $374 |
| People | Urban | Rural 1 | Rural 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $385 | $491 | $598 |
| 2 | $707 | $901 | $1,097 |
| 3 | $1,015 | $1,295 | $1,576 |
| 4 | $1,285 | $1,639 | $1,995 |
| 5 | $1,529 | $1,950 | $2,374 |
| 6 | $1,838 | $2,344 | $2,853 |
| 7 | $2,031 | $2,590 | $3,152 |
| 8 | $2,314 | $2,950 | $3,591 |
Additional-member maximum: $282. Excess shelter deduction cap: $1,189; elderly/disabled households can have different rules.
One-person maximum changed +$8 (2.1%) from FY2025.
Benefit history.
| Fiscal year | One-person maximum | Four-person maximum |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $289 | $963 |
| 2022 | $322 | $1,074 |
| 2023 | $351 | $1,172 |
| 2024 | $374 | $1,248 |
| 2025 | $377 | $1,258 |
| 2026 | $385 | $1,285 |
| 2027 | $392 | $1,306 |
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.
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- snap archive snap fy26 incomeEligibilityStandardsGross 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.