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SNAP Food Stamps Benefit Estimator — 2026

Enter your household details below to estimate your monthly SNAP EBT benefit amount.

All income and expense amounts should be monthly figures. This calculator estimates your benefit for the 48 contiguous states — Alaska and Hawaii benefit amounts differ.

Household information

Household size *
Does your household include anyone age 60+ or with a disability?

Monthly income

Total earned income

Wages, salaries, self-employment (before taxes)

Total unearned income

Social Security, unemployment, child support received, etc.

Monthly expenses & deductions

Rent or mortgage
Property insurance & taxes
Dependent care costs

Child care, elder care while working or in training

Court-ordered child support paid
Heating/cooling utilities (SUA)
Non-heating/cooling utilities

Water, electricity (non-heating), etc.

Telephone expenses
Medical expenses (elderly/disabled only)

Only for households with elderly/disabled member. Amount above $35 is deducted.

About This SNAP Calculator

This SNAP estimator uses the official USDA benefit calculation methodology to estimate your monthly food assistance. The result is an estimate based on the 48 contiguous states. Your actual benefit may differ depending on your state's standard utility allowances, cost-of-living adjustments, and other state-specific rules.

How SNAP benefits are calculated

SNAP benefits are calculated by first determining your household's net income after allowable deductions, then calculating your expected food contribution (30% of net income), and subtracting that from the maximum benefit for your household size.

2026 Maximum SNAP Benefit Amounts

Household sizeMax monthly benefitStandard deduction
1 person $292/month $209
2 people $536/month $209
3 people $768/month $209
4 people $975/month $223
5 people $1,158/month $261
6 people $1,390/month $299
7 people $1,536/month $299
8 people $1,756/month $299

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