Oregon SNAP

Oregon	At a glance
Fiscal year	October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027
Maximum monthly benefit	$306 for one person, $808 for a family of three¹
Gross income limit	200% of the federal poverty level: $2,660 per month for one person, $4,553 for a family of three
Resource limit	No dollar limit for most households²
Where to apply	Oregon Department of Human Services

Starting February 1, 2026, certain SNAP recipients in rural Oregon counties will be exempt from work requirements for the rest of the year.

Oregon SNAP provides monthly food benefits to low-income families and individuals, including people on public assistance, older adults and people with disabilities.

Benefits are loaded onto what is called an EBT card, some also refer to it as the “Oregon Trail Card” which can be used like a debit card to buy food anywhere EBT is accepted.

Oregon requires all able-bodied SNAP recipients ages 18—64 without dependents to meet special work requirements to keep SNAP for longer than three months.³

FAQ

Who is eligible for SNAP in Oregon?

A household must meet the following eligibility requirements:

Live in Oregon
Include members who are U.S. citizens or who have eligible immigration status
Show proof of identity
Meet income limits and other financial eligibility rules

What is the income limit for SNAP in Oregon?

Most families in Oregon with gross income up to 200% of the federal poverty level, or about $4,553 per month for a family of three, may qualify for food stamps. Gross income is income before any deductions.

SNAP monthly income limits by household size, Oregonians
Household Size	100%Net Income	200%Gross Income
1	$1,330	$2,660
2	$1,803	$3,607
3	$2,277	$4,553
4	$2,750	$5,500
5	$3,223	$6,447
6	$3,697	$7,393
7	$4,170	$8,340
8	$4,643	$9,287

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.

Oregonians, are you eligible for SNAP?

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

What is the asset limit for SNAP in Oregon?

ODHS does not list a dollar asset limit for SNAP. A home, a vehicle and money in a bank account usually do not count against eligibility.²

Where a state does not waive the federal asset test, the limit is $3,000 per household, or $4,750 when a household member is age 60 or older or has a disability.¹

How much do I get for SNAP in Oregon?

For the period through September 30, 2027, a family of three may receive up to $808 per month with no income or about $508 per month if the family has a net monthly income of $1,000.

Maximum monthly SNAP benefits by household size
Household Size	SNAP Benefits
1	$306
2	$562
3	$808
4	$1,023
5	$1,217
6	$1,463
7	$1,616
8	$1,841

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.

If you are getting benefits like SNAP, you are most likely eligible for free or reduced lunch program at K-12 schools or free or discounted internet service through the Oregon Telephone Assistance Program .

What deductions lower countable income for SNAP in Oregon?

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 $24 per month.⁴

Deduction	Amount for fiscal year 2027
Standard deduction	$217 for one to three people, $229 for four, $268 for five and $308 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 $769 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.¹

How much food stamps for a family of 3 in Oregon?

A household of 3 with $2,000 in monthly earned income and $1,000 in monthly rent, and that pays heating costs, receives $624 per month in SNAP benefits. The benefit is the maximum allotment for 3 people, $808, minus 30% of the net income that remains after the deductions in the table below.

Step	Amount
Gross monthly income	$2,000
Earned income deduction (20%)	−$400
Standard deduction (household of 3)	−$217
Income after those deductions	$1,383
Shelter costs: $1,000 rent plus $515 standard utility allowance	$1,515
Half of income after those deductions	$691.50
Excess shelter deduction ($823.50, limited to the $769 cap)	−$769
Net income	$614
30% of net income	$184
Monthly benefit (maximum allotment minus $184)	$624

The figures are estimates. ODHS determines the actual benefit after verifying income and expenses. The standard utility allowance is the fiscal year 2026 amount published by the Food and Nutrition Service.¹ The Oregon SNAP calculator estimates the benefit for other household sizes and incomes.

Who must meet the SNAP work rules in Oregon?

Oregon requires adults ages 18 to 64 without a child under 14 on the SNAP case to work or take part in qualifying activities for 80 hours per month, unless the adult has an exemption or lives in an exempt area.

Without an exemption, an adult who does not meet the rules may receive SNAP for only three months in a three-year period. The current three-year period runs from January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2027.⁵

Which adults are exempt from the SNAP work rules in Oregon?

ODHS lists the following personal exemptions, among others:⁵

Having a child under 14 who receives SNAP on the same case
Pregnancy
A physical, mental or behavioral health condition that prevents work
Receiving money because of a disability
Caring for a person who cannot care for themselves
Attending school at least half time
Working at least 30 hours a week or earning at least $935.25 per month before taxes
Meeting Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) work requirements
Receiving unemployment benefits, or having applied and not been denied

Exemptions must be reported each time a household applies or renews.

Which Oregon areas are exempt from the SNAP work rules?

ODHS exempts residents of counties without a WorkSource Center: Crook, Gilliam, Jefferson, Lake, Morrow, Sherman and Wheeler. ODHS notes that this list may change at the start of each calendar year. The rules are also waived on the lands of the Burns Paiute Tribe, the Coquille Indian Tribe, the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians, the Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe of Indians and The Klamath Tribes, and residents must tell ODHS if they live on those lands.⁵

How do I apply for food stamps in Oregon?

There are several options to apply for food benefits but the easiest one is through the Oregon ONE . If you are a first time user, you will need to create a ONE Online account.

Oregon Department of Human Services
Self-Sufficiency Programs / ONE Customer Service
(800) 699-9075

What documents do I need to apply for SNAP in Oregon?

When you apply for SNAP, you may be asked to provide the following documents:

A valid photo ID
A valid Social Security Number
Proof of residency (where you live)
Proof of U.S. citizenship or eligible immigration status
Proof of earned and unearned income
Any additional documents needed to verify your household’s situation

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 ↩³ ↩⁴
Oregon Department of Human Services, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program . ↩ ↩²
Oregon will begin applying the new rules on Oct. 1, 2025. People who don’t meet the ABAWD work rules may lose SNAP benefits after 3 months. ↩
Legal Information Institute, 7 CFR 273.9, Income and deductions . ↩
Oregon Department of Human Services, SNAP time limits and work rules . ↩ ↩² ↩³