Compare the published federal FY 2027 adjustment with FY 2026.
When the new figures start
The FY 2027 USDA adjustments take effect October 1, 2026. Before that date, FY 2026 amounts remain the current federal table.
Examples in the contiguous states and DC
The one-person maximum increases from $298 to $306 and the four-person maximum from $994 to $1,023. For four people, the basic gross monthly screen rises from $3,483 to $3,575 and the net screen from $2,680 to $2,750.
More than a benefit increase
The federal standard deduction and shelter deduction cap also change. States can set utility allowances and choose other policies, so a real award will not necessarily rise by exactly the change in the maximum.
Use the correct year
Our calculator switches its federal tables on October 1, 2026 and labels results as estimates. Compare your official notice to the period it covers and ask your state agency about its current policies.
Sources and next step
Topic reference: USDA guidance ↗.
Federal baseline information: USDA eligibility rules and FY 2026 tables. Details vary by state and household. Find your state SNAP agency to apply or verify your case.