2026 SNAP benefits — Illinois.
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 | $298 | $1,696 | $1,305 | $209 |
| 2 | $546 | $2,292 | $1,763 | $209 |
| 3 | $785 | $2,888 | $2,221 | $209 |
| 4 | $994 | $3,483 | $2,680 | $223 |
| 5 | $1,183 | $4,079 | $3,138 | $261 |
| 6 | $1,421 | $4,675 | $3,596 | $299 |
| 7 | $1,571 | $5,271 | $4,055 | $299 |
| 8 | $1,789 | $5,867 | $4,513 | $299 |
Additional-member maximum: $218. Excess shelter deduction cap: $744; elderly/disabled households can have different rules.
One-person maximum changed +$6 (2.1%) from FY2025.
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.
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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.