SNAP Income Limits in New Hampshire
To qualify for Food Stamp Program (SNAP) in New Hampshire in 2026, a household of three generally needs gross monthly income at or below $2,797 and net income (after deductions) at or below $2,152. The maximum benefit for a family of four in New Hampshire is $975 a month. Full tables by household size are below.
2026 SNAP Income Limits and Benefit Amounts in New Hampshire
Gross income is what you earn before deductions; net income is what is left after SNAP subtracts the standard deduction, 20% of earnings, dependent care, child support paid and shelter costs above half your income. Most households have to pass both tests. Households with a member aged 60+ or with a disability skip the gross test entirely.
| Household Size | Gross Monthly (130% FPL) | Net Monthly (100% FPL) | Max Monthly Benefit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $1,632up to about $2,322 in New Hampshire | $1,255 | $292 |
| 2 people | $2,214up to about $3,151 in New Hampshire | $1,703 | $536 |
| 3 people | $2,797up to about $3,981 in New Hampshire | $2,152 | $768 |
| 4 people | $3,380up to about $4,810 in New Hampshire | $2,600 | $975 |
| 5 people | $3,963up to about $5,639 in New Hampshire | $3,048 | $1,158 |
| 6 people | $4,546up to about $6,469 in New Hampshire | $3,497 | $1,390 |
| 7 people | $5,129up to about $7,298 in New Hampshire | $3,945 | $1,536 |
| 8 people | $5,711up to about $8,128 in New Hampshire | $4,393 | $1,756 |
Benefit column: USDA maximum SNAP allotments for FY2025 (October 1, 2024 – September 30, 2025), revised each October 1, for the 48 contiguous states and DC. New Hampshire uses broad-based categorical eligibility and publishes a higher gross screen of about 185% of poverty, shown as the second figure in the gross column — states revise it, so confirm with New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services.
The benefit column is a ceiling, not an estimate of what you will receive. SNAP assumes a household spends about 30% of its own net income on food, so the award is the maximum allotment minus roughly 30% of net income. A New Hampshire household of three with $500 in net monthly income would receive roughly $618 a month rather than the full $768.
Where to Apply in New Hampshire
- Agency: New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services
- Online: NH EASY
- Phone: 844-275-3447
- Program name in New Hampshire: Food Stamp Program (SNAP)
Agency details change; confirm on the state website before you call or apply.
Understanding These Limits
- Annual Limit: Your total household income for the year must be at or below this amount.
- Monthly Limit: Your monthly income (annual divided by 12) must be at or below this amount.
- Household Size: Count yourself, your spouse, and all dependents living with you.
- Income Counted: Generally includes wages, self-employment, Social Security, pensions, and other regular income before taxes.
- Who counts as a household: Everyone who buys and prepares food together, which is not always everyone under the roof. A separate household in the same home can apply separately.
SNAP in New Hampshire: Common Questions
What is the income limit for SNAP in New Hampshire in 2026?
New Hampshire screens gross monthly income at 130% of the federal poverty level: about $1,632 a month for one person and $2,797 for a household of three. After deductions for rent, utilities, child care and medical costs, net income must also be at or below $2,152 a month for three people (100% of poverty). New Hampshire uses broad-based categorical eligibility, so many households are screened at about 185% of poverty instead — roughly $3,981 a month for three people. Households with a member who is 60+ or has a disability are not subject to the gross-income test at all.
What is the maximum SNAP benefit for a family of 4 in New Hampshire?
$975 a month is the maximum Food Stamp Program (SNAP) allotment for a four-person household in New Hampshire, and $768 for three people. Those are ceilings for a household with no net income; SNAP expects a household to spend about 30% of its own net income on food, so every $10 of net monthly income reduces the benefit by roughly $3. USDA revises these amounts each October 1.
How do I apply for SNAP in New Hampshire?
New Hampshire takes Food Stamp Program (SNAP) applications through NH EASY (nheasy.nh.gov), administered by the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services. You can also apply or ask questions by phone at 844-275-3447. You can file an application with just your name, address and signature to lock in the filing date, then supply verification afterwards.
How long does SNAP take to be approved in New Hampshire?
Federal rules give New Hampshire 30 days to decide a SNAP application, and 7–30 days is the normal range. If your household has under $150 in monthly gross income and under $100 in cash, or your rent and utilities exceed your income and cash together, you qualify for expedited SNAP and the state must issue benefits within 7 days.
Can I get SNAP in New Hampshire if my income is slightly over the limit?
Often yes. The gross figure is measured before the deductions that most households qualify for — a standard deduction, 20% of earned income, dependent care, child support paid, and shelter costs above half of income. New Hampshire also applies a higher categorical-eligibility screen of about 185% of poverty. Apply and let New Hampshire run the calculation rather than screening yourself out on the gross number.
SNAP Income Limits in Other States
SNAP uses one federal income test, but states set their own categorical-eligibility screen and Alaska and Hawaii have higher limits and higher benefits.