North Dakota SNAP

SNAP helps low-income individuals and families in North Dakota afford a nutritionally adequate diet by providing monthly food assistance benefits.

As a condition of eligibility, all SNAP recipients must either work or participate in an approved activity for at least 20 hours per week, unless exempt.

Able-Bodied Adults Without Dependents (ABAWDs) ages 18—64 must comply with special work rules or be subject to a three-month limit on SNAP benefits within a 36-month period.

FAQ

Who is eligible for SNAP in North Dakota?

In order to qualify for SNAP, you must meet the following eligibility requirements:

Live in North Dakota
Be a US Citizen or a lawful permanent resident
Show proof of identity
Meet income limits and other financial eligibility rules

To help determine whether you might qualify for SNAP benefits, use this calculator and answer a few prescreening questions.

How much food stamps will I get in North Dakota?

For the period through September 30, 2026, a family of three may receive up to $785 per month with no income or about $485 per month if the family has a net monthly income of $1,000.

Household Size	SNAP Benefits
1	$298
2	$546
3	$785
4	$994
5	$1,183
6	$1,421
7	$1,571
8	$1,789

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.

What is the income limit for SNAP in North Dakota?

There is no asset limit in North Dakota. Most families with gross income up to 200% of the federal poverty level qualify for SNAP benefits. That’s about $4,442 a month for a family of three.

Household Size	100%Net Income	200%Gross Income
1	$1,304	$2,608
2	$1,763	$3,525
3	$2,221	$4,442
4	$2,679	$5,358
5	$3,138	$6,275
6	$3,596	$7,192
7	$4,054	$8,108
8	$4,513	$9,025

Effective October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026. 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.

North Dakotans, are you eligible for SNAP?

Find out if you may qualify and get an estimated amount of benefits you could receive.

Eligible households are issued a “North Dakota EBT Card” that can be used to make food purchases at at one of the 231,000 authorized retail locations around the country, 500 in North Dakota.

How do I apply for food stamps in North Dakota?

To apply for SNAP, you can submit the Application for Assistance online or contact the local Human Service Zone Office in the county in which you reside.¹

If you’re eligible, benefits will be available within 30 days from the date of your application. In some emergency cases, you may get benefits in seven days or less.

North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services
Economic Assistance Policy Division
(800) 755-2716

Can I use my North Dakota EBT card in another state?

Yes. SNAP benefits are interoperable through the EBT system, meaning your North Dakota EBT card can be used wherever EBT is accepted nationwide.

North Dakota has combined its 53 counties into 19 multi-county Human Service Zones (HSZs), Go to ND HHS website to see a map or list of zones and their counties. ↩