Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)

Virginia SNAP Calculator 2026

Estimate your possible Virginia SNAP benefits using FY 2026 rules. SNAP here is run by Virginia Department of Social Services, with applications through CommonHelp.

Estimate only. This calculator is not an application, approval, denial, or official benefit notice. Virginia Department 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

Virginia SNAP Program Details

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

Program nameSupplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), commonly called food stamps
Application portalCommonHelp
EBT cardVirginia EBT Card
Phone numbersVirginia SNAP application phone option listed by VDSS: 833-522-5582. CommonHelp Enterprise Call Center: 855-635-4370. Virginia EBT Customer Service Help Line for lost, stolen, or damaged cards: 866-281-2448.
Good to knowVirginia DSS says residents can apply for SNAP online through CommonHelp, by calling 833-522-5582, or by visiting a local department of social services. CommonHelp can also help users navigate and apply for assistance programs.

Virginia SNAP Income Limits and Maximum Benefits 2026

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

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

  1. Apply online through CommonHelp, the official online application for Virginia, 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 Virginia EBT Card, which works like a debit card for eligible food at authorized stores.

Questions? Virginia SNAP application phone option listed by VDSS: 833-522-5582. CommonHelp Enterprise Call Center: 855-635-4370. Virginia EBT Customer Service Help Line for lost, stolen, or damaged cards: 866-281-2448.

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

More Virginia SNAP Resources

Virginia 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 Virginia

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How much SNAP will I get in Virginia?

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 Virginia in 2026?

Virginia 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 Virginia?

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

What is the Virginia EBT card called?

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

Does Virginia have an asset test for SNAP?

Generally no. Under BBCE, Virginia 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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