Oregon Food Stamp (SNAP) Eligibility Calculator
Note: Oregon typically uses a 200% Federal Poverty Level (FPL) gross income limit for most households. This tool provides an estimate based on 2024 SNAP guidelines.
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How Oregon SNAP Benefits Are Calculated
Oregon's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) helps low-income residents purchase healthy food. While the Oregon Department of Human Services (DHS) makes the final determination, the calculation follows a specific federal-state formula.
1. Gross Income Limit
In Oregon, most households are "categorically eligible," meaning the gross monthly income limit is 200% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL). If your household gross income exceeds this amount, you typically won't qualify unless a member is elderly or disabled.
2. Standard Deductions
Before calculating the benefit, certain amounts are subtracted from your gross income:
- Standard Deduction: Based on household size (e.g., $198 for 1-3 people).
- Earned Income Deduction: 20% of gross wages is ignored to account for taxes and work expenses.
- Shelter Deduction: Costs like rent and the Standard Utility Allowance (SUA) that exceed 50% of your adjusted income are deducted (up to a cap).
3. The 30% Rule
The SNAP program assumes a household can spend 30% of its net monthly income on food. Your benefit is the difference between the "Maximum Benefit" for your household size and 30% of your calculated net income.
Oregon Eligibility Example (3-Person Household)
Suppose a family of three earns $2,500 per month with $1,000 rent and pays heating costs (qualifying for the $500+ Utility Allowance):
- Gross Income: $2,500 (Below the $4,143 limit for a family of 3 in Oregon).
- Deductions: 20% of earnings ($500) + Standard Deduction (~$198) = $698.
- Adjusted Income: $2,500 – $698 = $1,802.
- Excess Shelter: Shelter costs ($1,500) minus half of adjusted income ($901) = $599 deduction.
- Net Income: $1,802 – $599 = $1,203.
- Benefit Calculation: Max benefit for 3 ($766) minus 30% of net income ($361) = $405 Monthly Benefit.
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