Sources and update dates
These are the public primary sources behind the national figures and topic guides. We label figures by fiscal year and direct state-specific questions to the responsible agency.
FY 2026 tables
Income limits, maximum allotments, standard and shelter deductions; effective October 1, 2025–September 30, 2026.
USDA FY 2026 tables ↗FY 2027 adjustment
Published August 2026; effective October 1, 2026–September 30, 2027.
USDA FY 2027 memo ↗Eligibility and application
Household definitions, income and resources, processing periods and the state application path.
USDA SNAP eligibility ↗Work rules and state options
These can change separately from the annual income tables.
USDA work requirements ↗ · USDA BBCE ↗EBT food rules
Check the federal eligible-food list and current state waivers before describing a particular product.
USDA eligible foods ↗Last reviewed September 24, 2026. We do not claim that the 51 state entry pages contain every current local rule.