Food Supplement Program

Delaware SNAP Calculator 2026

Estimate your possible Delaware SNAP benefits using FY 2026 rules. SNAP here is run by Delaware Department of Health and Social Services, Division of Social Services, with applications through Delaware ASSIST.

Estimate only. This calculator is not an application, approval, denial, or official benefit notice. Delaware Department of Health and Social Services, Division of Social Services makes the final eligibility and benefit decision.

Last reviewed: August 10, 2026 · Rules: FY 2026 (Oct. 1, 2025 – Sept. 30, 2026)

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Updated August 2026 Built from USDA FY 2026 tables Free & anonymous Methodology

Delaware SNAP Program Details

Key official details for SNAP in Delaware, verified against the state agency and the USDA state directory.

Program nameFood Supplement Program
Application portalDelaware ASSIST
EBT cardDelaware EBT Card
Phone numbersUSDA lists 800-372-2022 for Delaware SNAP and 800-526-9099 for Delaware EBT information.
Good to knowDelaware ASSIST can be used to apply online, check application status, renew benefits, report changes, and view notices.

Delaware SNAP Income Limits and Maximum Benefits 2026

Delaware uses broad-based categorical eligibility (BBCE) with a gross income screen of 200% of the federal poverty guideline. The table shows the FY 2026 monthly gross limit and maximum benefit by household size.

Household sizeGross monthly income limitNet monthly income limitMaximum monthly benefit
1$2,610$1,305$298
2$3,526$1,763$546
3$4,442$2,221$785
4$5,360$2,680$994
5$6,276$3,138$1,183
6$7,192$3,596$1,421
7$8,110$4,055$1,571
8$9,026$4,513$1,789
Households with a member who is age 60+ or disabled skip the gross income test in Delaware. Deductions can bring income under the net limit — the calculator above applies them automatically.

Like most states, Delaware publishes annual Standard Utility Allowances that caseworkers apply in place of actual bills. We haven't yet verified Delaware's FY 2026 SUA amounts from an official source, so our calculator conservatively uses the utility amount you enter — your official determination may come out higher if the state's allowance exceeds your actual bills.

How to Apply for SNAP in Delaware

  1. Apply online through Delaware ASSIST, the official online application for Delaware, or in person at a local office.
  2. Complete your interview (usually by phone) and send the documents the office requests — proof of identity, residency, income, and expenses.
  3. If approved, benefits arrive monthly on your Delaware EBT Card, which works like a debit card for eligible food at authorized stores.

Questions? USDA lists 800-372-2022 for Delaware SNAP and 800-526-9099 for Delaware EBT information.

You can also use the USDA SNAP state directory entry for Delaware to confirm official application options, local offices, and phone numbers.

More Delaware SNAP Resources

Delaware SNAP Income Limits 2026

The full chart by household size, asset rules, and what to do if your income looks too high.

How to Apply for SNAP in Delaware

Step by step through Delaware ASSIST: documents, the interview, and timelines.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much SNAP will I get in Delaware?

It depends on your household size and net income. In FY 2026 the monthly maximum is $298 for one person and $994 for a family of 4. Your benefit is the maximum minus 30% of your net income — use the calculator above for your estimate.

What is the income limit for SNAP in Delaware in 2026?

Delaware uses a BBCE gross income screen of 200% of the poverty guideline: $2,610 per month for 1 person and $5,360 for 4. The net income test (100%) also applies.

How do I apply for SNAP in Delaware?

Apply online at Delaware ASSIST, by phone, or at a local Delaware Department of Health and Social Services, Division of Social Services office. After submitting, you'll complete an interview and provide documents proving identity, residency, income, and expenses.

What is the Delaware EBT card called?

Benefits are deposited monthly on the Delaware EBT Card. It works like a debit card for eligible food at authorized stores and supermarkets.

Does Delaware have an asset test for SNAP?

Generally no. Under BBCE, Delaware does not apply a separate SNAP asset test for most households, so savings usually don't disqualify you.

Understand the Numbers

SNAP Income Limits 2026

Gross and net limits by household size, and how states raise them with BBCE.

SNAP Maximum Benefits 2026

Monthly maximums for the 48 states, Alaska, Hawaii, and the territories.

SNAP Deductions Explained

The six deductions that lower your net income and raise your benefit.

What Counts as Income

Which income counts, what is excluded, and whose income matters.

SNAP Calculators for Other States

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