Food Stamp Calculator
Estimate monthly SNAP benefits using household size, income, deductions, and shelter expenses. Built around FY 2026 federal standards for the 48 contiguous states and Washington, D.C.
Add household size and monthly earned or unearned income.
Include dependent care, medical, child support, and shelter costs.
See estimated eligibility, net income, and monthly SNAP amount.
The calculator subtracts a 20% earned-income deduction, the applicable standard deduction, eligible dependent care, medical and child-support deductions, plus an estimated excess-shelter deduction. It then estimates the benefit as the maximum allotment minus 30% of calculated net income.
This version uses federal FY 2026 figures effective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026 for the 48 contiguous states and Washington, D.C. Alaska, Hawaii, Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and state-specific categorical eligibility rules require separate calculations.
Is this an official SNAP eligibility decision?
No. Only your state SNAP agency can determine eligibility and the final benefit amount.
Why can my real benefit differ?
States may use different utility allowances, categorical eligibility rules, resource tests, and treatment of certain income or expenses.
What counts as household income?
Income may include wages, self-employment income, Social Security, unemployment benefits, pensions, and other non-excluded income.
Results are estimates generated locally in your browser using standard financial formulas and the figures you enter. They are for informational purposes only and are not financial, credit, tax or legal advice. Actual offers, rates, fees and eligibility vary by provider. VisionVix accepts no liability for decisions based on this tool's output.
This calculator is an educational estimate, not legal advice or an official government determination. SNAP rules vary by state and household circumstances. Apply through your state agency for an official decision.
