The income limit for food stamps in North Carolina varies by household size and other factors. According to the More In My Basket website, the gross income limit for SNAP/FNS is 200% of the federal poverty level. The maximum gross income for each household size is as follows:
- 1 person: $2,266
- 2 people: $3,052
- 3 people: $3,840
- 4 people: $4,626
- 5 people: $5,412
- 6 people: $6,200
- 7 people: $6,986
- 8 people: $7,772
- Each additional member: +$788
However, some individuals must meet standard gross income limits (130%), and the Department of Social Services (DSS) will make this determination. The net income limit is 100% of the federal poverty level. Eligibility workers at the local county DSS will help determine which income limit applies to a household, as well as evaluate other criteria such as household composition, resources, and citizenship/immigration status to determine eligibility.
