Oregon SNAP Income Limits 2026–27: $5,500 for Family of 4

Oregon SNAP income limits at a glance

Oregon’s SNAP income limit is 200% of the federal poverty level. For one person, that is $2,660 a month. For a family of four, it is $5,500 a month.

These limits count gross income. That is your pay before taxes. They apply from March 2026 through February 2027.

People in household	Monthly income limit	Yearly income limit	Max monthly SNAP benefit (FY2027)
1	$2,660	$31,920	$306
2	$3,607	$43,280	$562
3	$4,554	$54,640	$808
4	$5,500	$66,000	$1,023
5	$6,447	$77,360	$1,217
6	$7,394	$88,720	$1,463
7	$8,340	$100,080	$1,616
8	$9,287	$111,440	$1,841
Each added person	+ $947	+ $11,360	+ $225 (persons 9–17)

Benefit amounts run from October 1, 2026, to September 30, 2027. The limits come from the Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS). The benefit amounts come from the USDA FY2027 cost-of-living memo. The yearly column is twice the 100% poverty amounts in ODHS transmittal OEP-PT-26-005.

Want a quick estimate? Use our Oregon SNAP calculator or the ODHS benefit estimator. Only ODHS can decide your case.

Why Oregon’s limit is higher than the federal limit

The federal limit is lower. For FY2027, it is $1,729 a month for one person and $3,575 for four. That is 130% of the poverty level.

Oregon uses a rule called broad-based categorical eligibility, or BBCE. It lets the state raise the gross income limit to 200% of the poverty level.

Some websites still show the 130% numbers for Oregon. Those numbers are the federal baseline. They are not Oregon’s main limit to qualify. In Oregon, 130% is the income level where you must report a change. More on that below.

Your net income still matters. It sets how much SNAP you get. We explain that below.

When do the numbers change?

There are two update dates each year.

October 1: USDA updates maximum benefits, deductions and the federal limits.
March 1: Oregon updates its 200% income limit using the new poverty amounts.

The chart above is good through February 2027. Expect a new one around March 2027.

Not in Oregon? Find your state in the list near the end of this guide. You can also see our SNAP income limits by state chart.

What counts as income?

ODHS adds up the income of everyone in your household. A household is the people who buy and eat food together.

Countable income usually includes:

Wages and tips, before taxes
Self-employment income
Social Security and other benefits
Unemployment pay
Child support you receive

Not sure if something counts? Ask ODHS when you apply. Our SNAP eligibility guide also covers the basics.

Do savings, a home or a car count?

Usually not. ODHS says your house, car or bank money don’t usually count against your eligibility. It will still ask about your income and expenses.

Older guides show a $3,000 limit on savings. That is the federal limit. Oregon’s own SNAP page doesn’t use it. For the federal rules, see our SNAP asset limit guide.

How much SNAP will you get in Oregon?

You can qualify and still get a small benefit. Here is why.

SNAP takes your maximum benefit and subtracts 30% of your net income. Net income is your gross income minus allowed deductions.

Benefit = maximum benefit − (30% × net income)

These FY2027 deductions are the main ones:

Deduction	Amount (Oct 2026–Sep 2027)
Standard deduction	$217 for 1–3 people, $229 for 4, $268 for 5, $308 for 6 or more
Earned income	20% of your wages
Housing and utilities	Costs above half your income after other deductions, up to $769
Homeless shelter	Flat $205.66
Child care and child support you pay	Counted as paid
Medical costs (age 60 and older)	Out-of-pocket costs over the federal threshold, with proof

The $769 cap doesn’t apply to older adults. ODHS says they can have their full shelter costs counted. Households of one or two people get at least $25 a month if they qualify.

We break these down in our guides on the shelter deduction cap, medical expense deduction and homeless shelter deduction.

Utility help also changed. Under a 2025 federal law, small energy-assistance payments no longer raise the utility allowance for most households. ODHS said about 29,000 Oregon households would lose the full allowance, an average of $58 a month. Households that pay heating or cooling separate from rent still qualify. Read more in our Oregon utility allowance report.

Where benefits phase out

The 200% limit is the cap for eligibility. Benefits shrink well before you reach it.

This table estimates the gross monthly income where the formula benefit reaches about $0. It uses FY2027 numbers and assumes earned income and the standard deduction only.

People in household	200% limit	Benefit near $0 with no housing costs	With $1,500 housing and utilities	With $2,000 housing and utilities
1	$2,660	about $1,540	about $2,370	about $2,510
2	$3,607	about $2,610	about $3,080	about $3,500
3	$4,554	about $3,640	about $3,760	about $4,180
4	$5,500	about $4,550	about $4,550	about $4,790

Three examples, using the same assumptions:

One adult earns $1,800 a month and pays $1,000 for housing. Estimate: about $56.
A family of three earns $3,500 and pays $1,800. Estimate: about $186.
A family of four earns $4,500 and pays $2,000. Estimate: about $106.

These are estimates. Child care, medical costs and utility allowances can change them. For your real number, use the ODHS estimator or our Oregon SNAP calculator. For national amounts, see the October 2026 benefit increase and the average SNAP benefit.

What if your income goes up?

A raise doesn’t always end your SNAP. Your benefit usually drops a little as income rises. Our guide on losing SNAP after a pay raise shows how.

But you must report some changes. ODHS says to tell it when your gross household income goes over the 130% amount for your household size. The deadline is the 10th of the next month.

People in household	130% reporting amount (USDA FY2027)
1	$1,729
2	$2,345
3	$2,960
4	$3,575
5	$4,191
6	$4,806
7	$5,421
8	$6,037

ODHS’s report-a-change page still listed the older FY2026 amounts when we checked ($1,696 for one person). Ask ODHS which amount applies to your case.

You must also report if you win more than $4,500 from one lottery or gambling game. Adults who must meet work rules should report any month under 80 hours.

Report online in your ONE account, by phone at 800-699-9075, or at a local office. See the ODHS report-a-change page.

About halfway through your benefit period, ODHS mails a Periodic Report. Return it on time. Missing it can stop your benefits.

Special rules for adults 60 and older

Older adults can often get more SNAP. ODHS lists these rules:

Medical costs count. Adults 60 or older can have out-of-pocket medical costs subtracted from income. You need proof.
Full shelter costs count. The $769 cap doesn’t apply.
A trusted person can shop for you. Fill out an alternate payee form.
Easier payment in some counties. Adults 65 or older in Clackamas, Columbia, Multnomah and Washington counties can get benefits by direct deposit, check or EBT card.

Need help applying? Call the Aging and Disability Resource Connection at 855-673-2372. Read more in our SNAP guide for seniors over 60.

Income isn’t the only test

Meeting the income limit is step one. Three other rules matter for many people.

Work rules for adults 18 to 64

These rules apply if you are 18 to 64, have no child under 14 on your SNAP case, and have no exemption.

You must do 80 hours a month of work, volunteering, bartering or SNAP job training. Or mix them. Earning at least $580 a month before taxes can meet the rule.

If you don’t, you get only 3 months of SNAP in 3 years. The current 3-year period runs from January 1, 2025, to December 31, 2027.

Common exemptions include:

You are pregnant, or a child under 14 gets SNAP with you
You have a health condition that stops you from working, or you get disability money
You are in school at least half-time
You work 30 hours a week or earn $935.25 a month
You get unemployment benefits

ODHS also exempts adults in seven counties with no WorkSource center: Crook, Gilliam, Jefferson, Lake, Morrow, Sherman and Wheeler. That list can change each January.

Tell ODHS about any exemption each time you apply or renew. Need help? Call the ODHS ABAWD team at 833-947-1694. See the full ODHS work rules page, our exemptions guide, work rules by age and Oregon work rules update. Lost benefits? Read how to appeal.

College students

Students 18 to 49 who are enrolled more than half-time need one extra condition. Examples:

Work or self-employment over 20 hours a week
Federal or state work-study
Caring for a child under 6
Being a single parent of a child under 12

ODHS lists more on its SNAP page. See also our student SNAP rules.

Immigrants

ODHS says these groups may qualify if they meet income rules:

Green card holders who meet one more condition, such as 5 years in the U.S., age under 18, 40 work quarters, a disability, or military service in the family
Cuban or Haitian entrants
Citizens of Micronesia, the Marshall Islands or Palau (COFA)

If your status isn’t listed, you can still apply. ODHS will review your case.

A federal public charge change took effect September 18, 2026. ODHS says getting SNAP may now count in some green card cases. Talk to an immigration attorney. You can also call the Oregon Public Benefits Hotline at 800-520-5292. Read the ODHS public charge FAQ.

Over the limit? Other help in Oregon

If your income is too high for SNAP, you may still get other help. These programs may help:

Oregon Health Plan (Medicaid). You can apply at the same time as SNAP. See our Medicaid income limits.
Child care help. Employment-Related Day Care (ERDC) and Head Start are open to many families.
Energy bill discounts. PGE’s Income-Qualified Bill Discount takes 15% to 60% off. Pacific Power has a Low-Income Discount.
Phone and internet help. SNAP households are likely to qualify for Oregon Lifeline.
WIC and CHIP. Check the WIC income limits and CHIP income limits by state.

For local help, call 211 or text your zip code to 898211.

How to apply for SNAP in Oregon

You can apply online, by phone or in person.

Online: Create a ONE account at one.oregon.gov.
Phone: Call 800-699-9075, Monday to Friday, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Pacific Time.
In person or by mail: Use a local ODHS office or the paper application.

Expect an interview when you apply or renew. It usually takes about 45 minutes, by phone or in person. If approved, you get an Oregon Trail EBT card. The full process should finish within 30 days after ODHS gets your application.

For documents, steps and tips, read our Oregon SNAP application guide. For who qualifies beyond income, see our Oregon SNAP eligibility guide.

SNAP income limits in other states

Income limits differ by state. Federal rules set a 130% baseline. Many states, like Oregon, use a higher gross limit. Pick your state:

Alabama · Alaska · Arizona · Arkansas · California (CalFresh) · Colorado · Connecticut · Delaware · Florida · Georgia · Hawaii · Idaho · Illinois · Indiana · Iowa · Kansas · Kentucky · Louisiana · Maine · Maryland · Massachusetts · Michigan · Minnesota · Mississippi · Missouri · Montana · Nebraska · Nevada · New Hampshire · New Jersey · New Mexico · New York · North Carolina · North Dakota · Ohio · Oklahoma · Pennsylvania · Rhode Island · South Carolina · South Dakota · Tennessee · Texas · Utah · Vermont · Virginia · Washington · West Virginia · Wisconsin (FoodShare) · Wyoming

Delaware, Maine, Montana, New Hampshire and South Dakota link to our state calculators. We don’t have a separate income-limit page for them yet.

Want every state side by side? See our SNAP income limits by state chart. Looking for Medicaid instead? Try our Medicaid income limits guide.

Oregon SNAP income limit FAQs

What is the income limit for SNAP in Oregon?

It is 200% of the federal poverty level. That is $2,660 a month for one person and $5,500 for four, from March 2026 through February 2027.

Does Oregon have an asset limit for SNAP?

ODHS says your house, car or bank money don’t usually count against your eligibility. It will still ask about your income and expenses.

What is the most SNAP a family of four can get in Oregon?

$1,023 a month, from October 1, 2026, to September 30, 2027.

Can I get SNAP if I work?

Yes. You don’t need to be unemployed. Your income must be under the limit. Some adults must also meet work rules.

When do Oregon’s SNAP limits change?

Benefit amounts and deductions change every October 1. Oregon’s income limit changes each March.

Does SNAP affect my immigration status?

ODHS says SNAP doesn’t affect your ability to stay in the U.S. But as of September 18, 2026, SNAP may count in some green card cases. Ask an immigration attorney before you apply.

Conclusion

Oregon’s SNAP limit is higher than the federal one. Most households can earn up to 200% of the poverty level. That is $5,500 a month for a family of four.

But qualifying and getting a large benefit are different. Benefits shrink as income rises, and housing costs change the result.

Check your household size in the table. Then run your numbers in the ODHS estimator or our Oregon SNAP calculator. Ready to apply? Start at one.oregon.gov.

Sources

As of October 13, 2026. Phase-out estimates are our own calculations from the USDA and ODHS figures above. Oregon’s income limit is posted through February 2027.