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Washington SNAP Calculator 2026

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

Estimate only. This calculator is not an application, approval, denial, or official benefit notice. Washington State Department of Social and Health 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

Washington SNAP Program Details

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

Program nameBasic Food, Washington's name for the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
Application portalWashington Connection
EBT cardWashington EBT QUEST Card
Phone numbersBasic Food and DSHS customer service: 877-501-2233. Washington EBT Customer Service for balance, lost, stolen, or damaged card support: 888-328-9271.
Good to knowWashington DSHS says residents can apply for Basic Food online through Washington Connection, by phone, in person at a local Community Services Office, or by mail to the DSHS Customer Service Center.

Washington SNAP Income Limits and Maximum Benefits 2026

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

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

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

Questions? Basic Food and DSHS customer service: 877-501-2233. Washington EBT Customer Service for balance, lost, stolen, or damaged card support: 888-328-9271.

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

More Washington SNAP Resources

Washington 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 Washington

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How much SNAP will I get in Washington?

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 Washington in 2026?

Washington 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 Washington?

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

What is the Washington EBT card called?

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

Does Washington have an asset test for SNAP?

Generally no. Under BBCE, Washington 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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