Hawaii SNAP Benefits Calculator 2026

Estimate your monthly SNAP benefits based on the FY 2026 guidelines (effective October 1, 2025)

Household Size Number of people living and eating together

Monthly Gross Income ($) Total pre-tax income from all sources

Elderly (60+) or Disabled Member?

Monthly Dependent Care Expenses ($) Child or adult care expenses

Monthly Medical Expenses ($) For elderly/disabled members (unreimbursed)

Monthly Child Support Payments ($) Legally obligated payments

Monthly Rent/Mortgage ($)

Monthly Utility Costs ($) Water, electricity, gas, etc.

Homeless Status

Receiving TANF or SSI?

Your Estimated SNAP Benefits

Enter your information to see eligibility

Estimated monthly SNAP benefit

Calculation Breakdown

Gross Income $0.00

Gross Income Limit $0.00

Net Income Limit $0.00

Standard Deduction $0.00

Earned Income Deduction (20%) $0.00

Medical Deduction $0.00

Total Shelter Costs $0.00

Excess Shelter Deduction $0.00

Net Income $0.00

Maximum Allotment $0.00

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How to Use This Calculator

Enter Household Information

Provide your household size and total monthly gross income from all sources.

Add Expenses & Deductions

Include your monthly housing costs, dependent care, medical expenses, and any child support payments.

Review Your Results

See your estimated monthly benefit and detailed calculation breakdown in real-time.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the maximum SNAP benefit in Hawaii for 2026?

The maximum SNAP benefit for a family of four in Hawaii is $1,689 per month from October 2025 to September 2026. For single households, the maximum is $506. Larger families get higher benefits, with $3,040 for eight people. Each extra person adds $371 to the monthly benefit.

2. What is the income limit for SNAP in Hawaii in 2026?

For SNAP in Hawaii, the gross monthly income limit is $1,949 for one person and $4,007 for a family of four. Net income limits are lower, set at $1,500 for one person and $3,082 for a family of four. Each extra household member adds about $686 gross and $528 net to the limit.

3. What is the minimum SNAP benefit in Hawaii in 2026?

The minimum monthly SNAP benefit in Hawaii for 2026 is $41. This applies to households of one or two people. Even small families get this guaranteed support every month.

4. What deductions can Hawaii SNAP households claim in 2026?

Hawaii SNAP households get a standard deduction of $295 for one to three people. It rises to $300 for four and $344 for six or more. The maximum shelter deduction in Hawaii is $1,003, while the homeless shelter deduction is $198.99.

5. What are the SNAP asset limits in Hawaii for 2026?

The asset limit is $3,000 for most Hawaii households. If someone in the household is 60 or older or disabled, the limit goes up to $4,500. These limits don’t count things like your home or retirement savings.

6. When do the 2026 Hawaii SNAP changes take effect?

All 2026 SNAP updates in Hawaii start on October 1, 2025. They stay in place until September 30, 2026. After that, new cost-of-living adjustments will apply.