Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)

U.S. Virgin Islands SNAP Calculator 2026

Estimate your possible U.S. Virgin Islands SNAP benefits using FY 2026 rules. SNAP here is run by Virgin Islands Department of Human Services / Division of Family Assistance, with applications through Virgin Islands DHS forms and SNAP/Cash application resources.

Estimate only. This calculator is not an application, approval, denial, or official benefit notice. Virgin Islands Department of Human Services / Division of Family Assistance makes the final eligibility and benefit decision.

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

U.S. Virgin Islands Food Stamp Calculator — Estimate Your EBT Amount

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

U.S. Virgin Islands SNAP Program Details

Key official details for SNAP in U.S. Virgin Islands, verified against the state agency and the USDA state directory.

Program nameSupplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), commonly called food stamps
EBT cardVirgin Islands EBT Card
Phone numbersUSDA Virgin Islands SNAP phone resource: 340-774-2399. Virgin Islands EBT support: 866-884-2868. St. John DHS office phone numbers listed on DHS forms include 340-776-6334 and 340-776-6335.
Good to knowThe U.S. Virgin Islands is a U.S. territory with separate FY 2026 SNAP allotment standards from the 48 states and D.C. Use U.S. Virgin Islands-specific official sources, not mainland-only SNAP assumptions, when checking eligibility, application, benefit issuance, and EBT information.

U.S. Virgin Islands SNAP Income Limits and Maximum Benefits 2026

U.S. Virgin Islands uses broad-based categorical eligibility (BBCE) with a gross income screen of 175% 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$2,283$1,305$383
2$3,085$1,763$703
3$3,886$2,221$1,009
4$4,690$2,680$1,278
5$5,491$3,138$1,521
6$6,293$3,596$1,827
7$7,096$4,055$2,019
8$7,897$4,513$2,300
Households with a member who is age 60+ or disabled skip the gross income test in U.S. Virgin Islands. Deductions can bring income under the net limit — the calculator above applies them automatically.

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

  1. Apply online through Virgin Islands DHS forms and SNAP/Cash application resources, the official online application for U.S. Virgin Islands, 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 Virgin Islands EBT Card, which works like a debit card for eligible food at authorized stores.

Questions? USDA Virgin Islands SNAP phone resource: 340-774-2399. Virgin Islands EBT support: 866-884-2868. St. John DHS office phone numbers listed on DHS forms include 340-776-6334 and 340-776-6335.

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

More U.S. Virgin Islands SNAP Resources

U.S. Virgin Islands 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 U.S. Virgin Islands

Step by step through Virgin Islands DHS forms and SNAP/Cash application resources: documents, the interview, and timelines.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much SNAP will I get in U.S. Virgin Islands?

It depends on your household size and net income. In FY 2026 the monthly maximum is $383 for one person and $1,278 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 U.S. Virgin Islands in 2026?

U.S. Virgin Islands uses a BBCE gross income screen of 175% of the poverty guideline: $2,283 per month for 1 person and $4,690 for 4. The net income test (100%) also applies.

How do I apply for SNAP in U.S. Virgin Islands?

Apply online at Virgin Islands DHS forms and SNAP/Cash application resources, by phone, or at a local Virgin Islands Department of Human Services / Division of Family Assistance office. After submitting, you'll complete an interview and provide documents proving identity, residency, income, and expenses.

What is the U.S. Virgin Islands EBT card called?

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

Does U.S. Virgin Islands have an asset test for SNAP?

Generally no. Under BBCE, U.S. Virgin Islands 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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