Sources and Updates

Primary sources

  • USDA FY 2026 SNAP COLA — income limits, deductions, and maximum allotments (effective Oct. 1, 2025 – Sept. 30, 2026).
  • USDA SNAP Eligibility — federal eligibility rules and special household rules.
  • USDA BBCE state options — each state’s gross income screen and asset test choices.
  • USDA SNAP State Directory — official state application options, offices, and phone numbers.
  • State agency websites linked on each state page (agencies, portals, EBT card names, phone numbers).

Update schedule

  • Every October: full re-verification of all tables against the new USDA COLA.
  • Quarterly: state links, portals, and phone numbers are re-checked.
  • As announced: mid-year federal or state rule changes are reviewed and applied.

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Site content last reviewed: August 10, 2026.

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