Benefits Plus Food Stamp Calculator

Based on the information you input, the Food Stamp calculator will estimate a household’s eligibility and benefit amount for Food Stamps. Definitions and other pertinent information is provided to aid you in the process. Click on the ? for these aids.

Do not include commas (,) or decimal points (.) when inputting income amounts. Also, please round to nearest dollar amount.

If an applicant’s income varies month to month, indicate the average of the applicant’s previous four weeks of income.

To print the results press the print button on your browser.

Note: The Food Stamp benefit calculator reflects the most recent Food Stamp income guidelines and benefit levels; effective October 1, 2011. Subscribers to Benefit Plus can access the Food Stamp chapter for more information on eligibility and application for food stamps.

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Number in Household: Help

Any Elderly (60+)/Disabled Member?: Help
Yes

No

Are you a working family with out-of-pocket child/dependent care expenses?: Help
Yes

No

Income
Monthly Gross Earned Income(salary, self-employment, etc.): Help
$

Net Monthly Income from Boarder/Lodger/Rental Property: up to $200 deduction for a single person, $367 for a couple. Help
$

$

Monthly gross Unearned Cash Assistance Income: Help
$

Monthly gross Unearned RSI/SSD/SSI: Help
$

Monthly gross Unearned "Other Income": Help
$

Child Support Payments (actually paid, legally obligated amounts): Help
$

Adjusted Gross Income:
$

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Maximum Gross Monthly Income Test
Maximum Monthly Gross Income:
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$

Deductions
Child Care/Dependent Costs: Help
$

Is this household homeless undomiciled and not in continuous shelter?:
Yes

No

Medical expense deductions only for Elderly/Disabled members. Take the total average monthly unreimbursed medical expenses.:
(The first $35 of medical expense will automatically be deducted.) Help
$

Monthly Shelter Costs
Actual rent/mortgage billed to the household: Help
$

Where do you live?:

Standard Utility Allowance(SUA) Levels:

Level 1: Has heating/cooling or received or anticipates receipt of HEAP for the current program year
Level 2: Ineligible for or did not receive HEAP for the current program year, has no heating/cooling costs, but has utility costs
Level 3: Ineligible for or did not receive HEAP for the current program year, has no heating/cooling or utility costs, but has phone

Other Owned-Property Shelter Costs: Taxes, Insurance, Repairs:
$

Food Stamp Net Income
Net Income:
$

Food Stamp Entitlement
Thrifty Food Plan amount for H.H. size (view chart): Help
$

Food Stamp Recoupment (if applicable): Help
$

Potential Food Stamp Allotment: Help
$

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