2.1 CalFresh Program Monthly Allotment and Income Eligibility Standards Charts

The chart below is effective 10/01/2023 to 09/30/2024 and provides the CF maximum monthly allotment. This chart also provides monthly income limit amounts based on household size.

Household Size CalFresh Maximum Monthly Allotment Gross Monthly Income Eligibility Limits /
IRT for SAR Households
(130% FPLFPLEqual to 130% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL). Income of Households ineligible for MCE must be at or below the gross monthly income eligibility limit for the HH size.)

Net Monthly Income Eligibility Limits (100% FPLFPLEqual to 100% FPL. If a household is eligible under the gross monthly income eligibility limit, then the HH's NET monthly income must be at or below the monthly income limit for the household size.)
Gross Monthly Income Limits for Households Where Elderly/Disabled Are A Separate Household
(165% FPLFPLEqual to 165% FPL)
Gross Monthly Income Eligibility Limit for MCE
Households (200% FPLFPLEqual to 200% FPL. Effective 07/1/2014, Non-Assistance CalFresh (NACF) HHs must meet the 200% FPL to be eligible for MCE.)

1

$291

$1,580

$1,215

$2,005

$2,430

2

$535

$2,137

$1,644

$2,712

$3,288

3

$766

$2,694

$2,072

$3,419

$4,144

4

$973

$3,250

$2,500

$4,125

$5,000

5

$1,155

$3,807

$2,929

$4,832

$5,858

6

$1,386

$4,364

$3,357

$5,589

$6,714

7

$1,532

$4,921

$3,785

$6,246

$7,570

8

$1,751

$5,478

$4,214

$6,952

$8,428

Each Additional HH Member

+ $219

+ $557

+ $429

+ $707

+ $858

 Related Topics

2.2 Deductions and Allowances

2.3 CalFresh Maximum Resource Limits

2.4 Benefit Issuance Table

2.5 Supplemental Nutrition Program (SNB) Chart

2.6 Transitional Nutrition Program (TNB) Chart

2.7 Disaster CalFresh (D-CalFresh)
2.8 Minimum Wage in Santa Clara County