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Eligibility:
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Low-income individuals and families whose gross household income is at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines (effective as of January 2025). Must have at least one US citizen or permanent resident in the household.
Income-Based Eligibility Guidelines (valid 10/1/25 - 9/30/26):
Household size of 1: monthly income of $2,610; annual income of $31,320
Household size of 2: monthly income of $3,526; annual income of $42,312
Household size of 3: monthly income of $4,442; annual income of $53,304
Household size of 4: monthly income of $5,360; annual income of $64,320
Household size of 5: monthly income of $6,276; annual income of $75,312
Household size of 6: monthly income of $7,192; annual income of $86,304
Household size of 7: monthly income of $8,110; annual income of $97,320
Household size of 8: monthly income of $9,026; annual income of $108,312
Add $918 for each additional person in the household.
Households may qualify for "Expedited Service" if the cost of their housing and utilities is more than this month's income combined with the amount of their liquid resources, such as cash and savings accounts. Or they may qualify if their cash, savings, stocks, etc., are worth no more than $100 and this month's income is less than $150. Or they may qualify if they are a migrant or seasonal farmworker and have $100 or less in cash.
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