Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)

North Dakota SNAP Calculator 2026

Estimate your possible North Dakota SNAP benefits using FY 2026 rules. SNAP here is run by North Dakota Health and Human Services, with applications through Apply for Help / North Dakota Self-Service Portal.

Estimate only. This calculator is not an application, approval, denial, or official benefit notice. North Dakota Health and Human 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

North Dakota SNAP Program Details

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

Program nameSupplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), also called SNAP/Food Stamps by North Dakota HHS
EBT cardNorth Dakota EBT Card
Phone numbersCustomer Support Center: 1-866-614-6005. North Dakota SNAP phone resources listed by USDA: 800-755-2716 and 701-328-2328. EBT phone resource: 800-630-4655.
Good to knowNorth Dakota uses an online Self-Service Portal for SNAP, Medicaid, CCAP, TANF, and LIHEAP. The portal can be used to apply online, complete a review, update contact information, view case details, report changes, upload documents, and view notices.

North Dakota SNAP Income Limits and Maximum Benefits 2026

North Dakota 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 North Dakota. Deductions can bring income under the net limit — the calculator above applies them automatically.

Like most states, North Dakota publishes annual Standard Utility Allowances that caseworkers apply in place of actual bills. We haven't yet verified North Dakota'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 North Dakota

  1. Apply online through Apply for Help / North Dakota Self-Service Portal, the official online application for North Dakota, 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 North Dakota EBT Card, which works like a debit card for eligible food at authorized stores.

Questions? Customer Support Center: 1-866-614-6005. North Dakota SNAP phone resources listed by USDA: 800-755-2716 and 701-328-2328. EBT phone resource: 800-630-4655.

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

More North Dakota SNAP Resources

North Dakota 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 North Dakota

Step by step through Apply for Help / North Dakota Self-Service Portal: documents, the interview, and timelines.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much SNAP will I get in North Dakota?

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 North Dakota in 2026?

North Dakota 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 North Dakota?

Apply online at Apply for Help / North Dakota Self-Service Portal, by phone, or at a local North Dakota Health and Human Services office. After submitting, you'll complete an interview and provide documents proving identity, residency, income, and expenses.

What is the North Dakota EBT card called?

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

Does North Dakota have an asset test for SNAP?

Generally no. Under BBCE, North Dakota 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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