Indiana SNAP Income Limits
2025–2026
Official Charts (Updated October 2025)
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I'm an Indiana local who built this site to help families like my neighbor in Evansville. Last year, she Googled "SNAP income limits" and found outdated 2024 numbers — almost costing her $800/month in benefits. That's why this guide uses the official October 2025 USDA/FSSA updates (effective now through September 2026). Over 550,000 Hoosiers qualify for SNAP in 2025 — let's see if you do with the exact charts and deduction examples below.
Official Indiana SNAP Income Limits (Oct 2025–Sep 2026)
Source: USDA FNS & Indiana FSSA (in.gov/fssa). Gross = 130% FPL (most households); Net = 100% FPL; 200% FPL = Expanded for elderly (60+) or disabled (no gross test).
| Household Size | Gross (130% FPL) | Net (100% FPL) | 200% FPL (Elderly/Disabled) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $1,696 | $1,305 | $2,610 |
| 2 | $2,292 | $1,763 | $3,510 |
| 3 | $2,888 | $2,221 | $4,410 |
| 4 | $3,483 | $2,680 | $5,310 |
| 5 | $4,079 | $3,138 | $6,210 |
| 6 | $4,675 | $3,596 | $7,110 |
| 7 | $5,271 | $4,055 | $8,010 |
| 8 | $5,867 | $4,513 | $8,910 |
| Each Additional | +$596 | +$459 | +$900 |
Maximum SNAP Benefits by Household Size (Oct 2025)
| Household Size | Max Monthly Benefit |
|---|---|
| 1 | $298 |
| 2 | $546 |
| 3 | $785 |
| 4 | $994 |
| 5 | $1,183 |
| 6 | $1,421 |
| 7 | $1,571 |
| 8 | $1,789 |
| Each Additional | +$218 |
Your actual amount = Max - 30% of net income. E.g., family of 4 with $1,000 net → $994 - $300 = $694/month.
Quick Eligibility Checker (2025 Rules)
- ✓Most households: Under gross limit above → auto-qualify (no net test needed)
- ✓Elderly (60+) or disabled: Skip gross test → use 200% FPL or net only
- ✓Deductions that lower your net: 20% earned income off, standard $204–$347, shelter over 50% income, child care, medical > $35/mo (elderly/disabled)
Real Deduction Examples (Boost Your Qualification)
- Family of 3, $2,500 gross: -20% earned ($500) - standard $204 - rent $800 (shelter deduction) = $996 net → qualifies ($2,221 limit) → $500+ benefits
- Single senior, $1,800 gross: Skip gross → medical $200 (> $35) - standard $204 = $1,396 net → qualifies ($1,305 limit) → $200 benefits
- Family of 4, $3,200 gross: No deductions = $3,200 net → over limit. Add child care $400 → $2,796 net → qualifies ($2,680 limit) → $400 benefits
2025 Qualification Scenarios
- ✓ Factory worker in Muncie ($2,000/mo) + rent $900 → qualifies after shelter deduction
- ✓ Retired couple in South Bend ($2,500/mo) → qualifies under 200% FPL
- ✓ Unemployed mom of 2 ($0 income) → max $546 benefits
- ✗ Family of 4 ($4,000 gross, no deductions) → over limit
Frequently Asked Questions – December 2025
Yes — 200% FPL gross ($2,610 for 1 person) and no asset test over $4,500.
Net = Gross - 20% earned - standard ($204–$347) - excess shelter/child care/medical. Use our calculator for exact math.
$5,000 max (exempt for TANF/SSI recipients). Cars/home don't count.
Yes — Indiana repealed drug bans in 2019. See our felon guide.
October 1, 2026 — always check here for updates.
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