Alaska SNAP Calculator
Find out if you may be eligible for SNAP and an estimated amount of benefits you could receive in alaska.
This is a simplified and unofficial SNAP calculator and it is not an application. Actual amounts may vary based on individual circumstances, location, eligibility criteria, and recent data updates at the time of application.
FAQ
What is the income limit for SNAP in Alaska?
Most households in Alaska with gross income, before any deductions, up to 130% of the federal poverty level, or about $3,700 per month for a family of three, may qualify.
| Household Size | 100%Net Income | 130%Gross Income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $1,663 | $2,161 |
| 2 | $2,254 | $2,930 |
| 3 | $2,846 | $3,700 |
| 4 | $3,438 | $4,469 |
| 5 | $4,029 | $5,238 |
| 6 | $4,621 | $6,007 |
| 7 | $5,213 | $6,776 |
| 8 | $5,804 | $7,545 |
How much SNAP can a family get in Alaska?
The maximum monthly benefit for a household with no countable income is $392 for one person, $718 for two, $1,032 for three and $1,306 for four in urban Alaska.
| Household Size | SNAP Benefits |
|---|---|
| 1 | $392 |
| 2 | $718 |
| 3 | $1,032 |
| 4 | $1,306 |
| 5 | $1,555 |
| 6 | $1,868 |
| 7 | $2,064 |
| 8 | $2,352 |
A household’s estimated monthly benefit is calculated by subtracting 30% of its net income from the maximum allotment. Net income is calculated after applicable deductions, including rent or mortgage, utility, and child care expenses.
What income deductions can households in Alaska claim for SNAP, and how much is each deduction?
SNAP subtracts deductions from gross income to arrive at net income. The monthly benefit equals the maximum allotment minus 30% of net income. A household of one or two people that qualifies receives at least $31 per month.1
| Deduction | Amount for fiscal year 2027 |
|---|---|
| Standard deduction | $371 for one to five people and $385 for six or more |
| Earned income deduction | 20% of earned income |
| Dependent care | Actual cost of care needed for work, training or school |
| Medical expenses | Out-of-pocket costs above $35 per month, for a household member age 60 or older or with a disability |
| Excess shelter | Shelter costs above half of the income remaining after other deductions, limited to $1,229 per month unless a member is age 60 or older or has a disability |
| Homeless shelter | $205.66 standard deduction for eligible households |
Shelter costs include rent or mortgage payments and utilities. A household that pays heating or cooling costs may use the standard utility allowance in place of actual bills.2
What is the asset limit for SNAP in Alaska?
The Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) lists Alaska among the states that apply broad-based categorical eligibility, under which households that receive a Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) funded service are not subject to an asset limit.3
Households that are not categorically eligible are tested under regular SNAP rules, with a resource limit of $3,000, or $4,750 when a member is age 60 or older or has a disability.2
The Alaska Division of Public Assistance (DPA) states that many assets do not count, including the home and its lot, household goods, burial plots, the cash value of life insurance, retirement savings and vehicles with an equity value under $1,500.4
How are medical expenses deducted for SNAP in Alaska?
A household with an elderly or disabled member can deduct out-of-pocket medical costs above $35 per month. SNAP defines an elderly person as a household member age 60 or older.1
How does the Alaska SNAP calculator work?
The calculator subtracts the standard deduction, 20% of earned income, and entered expenses from gross income. It then checks the result against Alaska’s income limit and estimates the benefit using the SNAP formula. See how the SNAP calculator works for a full list of deductions.
For the application, documents and work rules, read the Alaska SNAP guide.
Sources & notes
Data and figures on this page come from the sources and notes below:
Footnotes
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Legal Information Institute, 7 CFR 273.9, Income and deductions . ↩ ↩2
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U.S. Department of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Service, SNAP Fiscal Year 2027 Maximum Allotments and Deductions , and SNAP Standard Utility Allowances by State. ↩ ↩2
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U.S. Department of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Service, Broad-Based Categorical Eligibility , state chart, June 2026. ↩
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Alaska Division of Public Assistance, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) . ↩
About this information
SingleMotherGuide.com is an independent state-by-state reference guide and is not affiliated with any government agency. Program amounts and income limits are compiled from official federal and state sources, which are cited on the page, and are reviewed periodically and updated as those sources change.
The information is provided for general guidance and is not legal or financial advice. The administering agency makes the final determination of eligibility and benefit amounts. To report an error, please contact us.
Data freshness
Figures on this page are compiled from the public sources cited above and may change; refer to the cited sources for the most current information.
- Last updated
- Updated by
- Ada Hu