Wyoming SNAP Income Limits 2026
Wyoming is one of the minority of states that never adopted broad-based categorical eligibility. The original federal rulebook applies in full: gross income at or below 130% of the poverty guideline, net income at or below 100%, and a hard resource limit of $3,000 (or $4,500 with an elderly or disabled member). Households with meaningful savings need to review the resource rules closely before applying — the asset test here is real, not nominal.
Wyoming income limit chart (FY 2026)
| Household size | Gross monthly income limit | Net monthly income limit | Maximum monthly benefit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $1,696 | $1,305 | $298 |
| 2 | $2,292 | $1,763 | $546 |
| 3 | $2,888 | $2,221 | $785 |
| 4 | $3,483 | $2,680 | $994 |
| 5 | $4,079 | $3,138 | $1,183 |
| 6 | $4,675 | $3,596 | $1,421 |
| 7 | $5,271 | $4,055 | $1,571 |
| 8 | $5,867 | $4,513 | $1,789 |
How Wyoming compares to neighboring states
Every neighboring state — Montana, Nebraska, Colorado — screens gross income more generously than Wyoming's 130%, so households near the border can face different outcomes depending on which side they live on.
| Neighbor | Gross screen | Asset test |
|---|---|---|
| Montana | 200% | None |
| South Dakota | 130% | Federal ($3,000/$4,500) |
| Nebraska | 165% | $25,000 |
| Colorado | 200% | None |
| Utah | 130% | Federal ($3,000/$4,500) |
| Idaho | 130% | $5,000 |
Asset and resource rules
Wyoming applies the federal resource test: countable assets must be at or below $3,000, or $4,500 when a household member is age 60+ or disabled. Your home, most retirement accounts, and usually your vehicle do not count.
Utilities and the shelter deduction in Wyoming
Like most states, Wyoming publishes annual Standard Utility Allowances that caseworkers apply in place of actual bills. We haven't yet verified Wyoming'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 deductions change the math
Wyoming runs SNAP on the unmodified federal rulebook, so the deduction sequence in 7 CFR 273.9 applies exactly as written: a 20% earned income disregard, the standard deduction, dependent care, legally owed child support, medical expenses beyond $35 for elderly or disabled members, and the excess shelter deduction (capped for most households). With the strict 130% gross screen and a real asset test, entering every deductible expense is not optional here — it is frequently the entire margin of eligibility. See the deductions guide for worked examples.
Worth knowing about Wyoming
Wyoming DFS says the SNAP interview line at 307-777-8550 is reserved for completing SNAP interviews after an application has been provided. For SNAP case questions or pending application status, Wyoming DFS directs people to contact their local DFS office. Questions about your own case go to the agency directly: Wyoming DFS main phone: 307-777-7564. DFS toll-free line: 800-457-3659. SNAP interview line: 307-777-8550. Wyoming EBT balance/card support: 877-290-9401.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the SNAP income limit for a family of 3 in Wyoming?
For FY 2026, the gross monthly limit for a household of 3 in Wyoming is $2,888 (130% of the poverty guideline). The net limit after deductions is $2,221.
Does Wyoming use gross or net income?
Both. Gross income (before taxes) is checked against the 130% screen, and net income after deductions must be at or below 100% of the poverty guideline. Households with a member age 60+ or disabled skip the gross test.
What if my income is over the limit in Wyoming?
Deductions can pull your net income under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) limit even when gross pay looks too high — rent and child care are the big ones. Run the Wyoming calculator before writing off an application at Wyoming DFS SNAP application and forms.
Does Wyoming have an asset test?
Wyoming applies the federal resource test: countable assets must be at or below $3,000, or $4,500 when a household member is age 60+ or disabled. Your home, most retirement accounts, and usually your vehicle do not count.
Who runs SNAP in Wyoming?
Wyoming Department of Family Services, which administers the program statewide. Applications go through Wyoming DFS SNAP application and forms. Contact: Wyoming DFS main phone: 307-777-7564. DFS toll-free line: 800-457-3659. SNAP interview line: 307-777-8550. Wyoming EBT balance/card support: 877-290-9401.
More Wyoming SNAP resources
Wyoming SNAP calculator
Estimate your exact monthly benefit with FY 2026 rules.
How to apply in Wyoming
Portal, phone, documents, and timelines for Wyoming DFS SNAP application and forms.
National income limits guide
Federal limits, BBCE by state, and elderly/disabled rules.