Hawaii SNAP Calculator

Find out if you may be eligible for SNAP and an estimated amount of benefits you could receive in hawaii.

State of Residence

Household Size

$910

Are you currently homeless?Does your household include someone who is elderly, or disabled?

Monthly Earned Income

Wages, tips and self-employment earnings

Monthly Other Income

Social Security, disability, unemployment, child support received, pensions

Monthly Gross Income

Limit: $4,148

Adjusted Net Income

Not required under $4,148 gross

Monthly Dependent Care Cost

Costs of daycare, babysitters or other child care; costs for special needs care, costs for care for older adults or adults with disabilities.

Monthly Child Support Payments

Actually paid, legally obligated amounts

Monthly Rent/Mortgage

Shelter deduction limit: $1,306

Rent or mortgage payment, excluding utilities.

Which of the following utility bills do you pay?

Check utilities you pay separately from your rent or mortgage. Also check "Heating or cooling" if those costs are part of your electric or gas bill.

Heating or coolingElectricityGas or fuelWaterSewageTrashPhone

With no countable income, you may be eligible for SNAP and qualify for the maximum benefit of $910 in hawaii.

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 Hawaii?

Most households in Hawaii with gross income, before any deductions, up to 200% of the federal poverty level, or about $5,237 per month for a family of three, may qualify.

SNAP monthly income limits by household size, Hawaiians
Household Size	100%Net Income	200%Gross Income
1	$1,530	$3,060
2	$2,074	$4,148
3	$2,618	$5,237
4	$3,163	$6,325
5	$3,707	$7,413
6	$4,251	$8,502
7	$4,795	$9,590
8	$5,339	$10,678

Effective October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2027. Gross income limit applies to most households, except when at least one member is age 60 or older or receives disability income; in these cases, only the net income test applies.

How much SNAP can a family get in Hawaii?

The maximum monthly benefit for a household with no countable income is $496 for one person, $910 for two, $1,307 for three and $1,655 for four.

Maximum monthly SNAP benefits by household size, Hawaiians
Household Size	SNAP Benefits
1	$496
2	$910
3	$1,307
4	$1,655
5	$1,969
6	$2,367
7	$2,615
8	$2,979

The actual SNAP benefit amounts are based on a household’s net income with a general rule that an increase of $100 in net income results in a reduction of $30 in benefits. Use our SNAP calculator to estimate the amount of benefits you can expect to receive.

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 Hawaii 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.

Deduction	Amount for fiscal year 2027
Standard deduction	$306 for one to four people, $309 for five and $354 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 $1,306 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 may use a standard allowance for each utility it pays in place of actual bills.¹

What is the asset limit for SNAP in Hawaii?

The Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) lists Hawaii 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.²

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.¹

How are medical expenses deducted for SNAP in Hawaii?

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.³

How does the Hawaii 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 Hawaii’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 Hawaii SNAP guide.

Sources & notes

Data and figures on this page come from the sources and notes below:

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
U.S. Department of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Service, Broad-Based Categorical Eligibility , state chart, June 2026. ↩
Legal Information Institute, 7 CFR 273.9, Income and deductions . ↩