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Indiana Food Stamp Eligibility Calculator
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Content last verified September 6, 2026.
This Indiana food stamp eligibility calculator estimates your Indiana SNAP eligibility and monthly benefit using Indiana's actual current rules, not outdated information. As of April 2025, Indiana requires an asset test for essentially all SNAP households -- the broad-based categorical eligibility program many online sources still describe no longer applies. Indiana's resource limits are the federal-standard $3,000 for most households, or $4,500 if a household member is age 60 or older or has a disability.
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Your household
Tell us who's in your household. This determines which income and resource limits apply.
Include everyone you buy and prepare food with. Spouses and most children under 22 must be included even if they eat separately.
Your home, most vehicles, and retirement accounts don't count.
Indiana SNAP Income Limits
Indiana's standard gross income test is 130% of the federal poverty level, and the net income test is 100% after deductions. Households with a member age 60 or older or with a disability skip the gross income test but must still meet the net income test.
| Household size | Gross monthly limit | Net monthly limit |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $1,696 | $1,305 |
| 2 | $2,292 | $1,763 |
| 3 | $2,888 | $2,221 |
| 4 | $3,483 | $2,680 |
| 5 | $4,079 | $3,138 |
| 6 | $4,675 | $3,596 |
| 7 | $5,271 | $4,055 |
| 8 | $5,867 | $4,513 |
Each household member beyond 8 adds $596 to the gross limit and $459 to the net limit.
Indiana SNAP Deductions
Indiana applies the standard federal deductions used to calculate your net income: a standard deduction based on household size, a 20% deduction on earned income, and a deduction for excess shelter costs, uncapped for households with a member age 60 or older or with a disability. For those same households, Indiana deducts verified medical costs above a $35 threshold; Indiana does not offer a flat standard medical deduction.
| Household size | Standard deduction |
|---|---|
| Household size up to 3 | $209 |
| Household size up to 4 | $223 |
| Household size up to 5 | $261 |
| Household size 6 or more | $299 |
- Excess shelter deduction cap: $744 a month, unless the household has an elderly or disabled member.
- Homeless standard deduction: $199 a month.
- Medical deduction: verified expenses over $35 up to $35 use a flat $0 deduction, for elderly or disabled household members only.
Indiana utility allowances
| Utility tier | Monthly amount |
|---|---|
| Standard Utility Allowance (heating or cooling) | $486 |
| Non-Heating/Cooling Standard | $283 |
| Lower Utility Allowance | $62 |
| Telephone only | $36 |
How to Apply for SNAP in Indiana
You can apply for Indiana SNAP benefits online through the FSSA Benefits Portal, by phone, by mail, or in person at your local Division of Family Resources office. Most Indiana applications are processed within 30 days, and households with very low income or resources can qualify for expedited service with benefits issued within 7 days.
- Apply online
- fssabenefits.in.gov
- Indiana Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA), Division of Family Resources
- 1-800-403-0864
Indiana SNAP Benefit Amounts
Your Indiana SNAP benefits are calculated the same way nationally: the maximum monthly allotment for your household size minus 30% of your net income, rounded up to the next dollar. Use this Indiana food stamp calculator to see both your estimated eligibility and your estimated monthly benefit amount before you apply.
| Household size | Maximum monthly allotment |
|---|---|
| 1 | $298 |
| 2 | $546 |
| 3 | $785 |
| 4 | $994 |
| 5 | $1,183 |
| 6 | $1,421 |
| 7 | $1,571 |
| 8 | $1,789 |
Add $218 for each household member beyond 8. Minimum benefit: $24 a month for households of one or two.
Indiana EBT Information
Indiana SNAP benefits are issued on the Hoosier Works card, an Electronic Benefit Transfer card usable like a debit card at grocery stores and other authorized retailers across the state.
Indiana SNAP Offices and Resources
Frequently Asked Questions About SNAP in Indiana
Does Indiana have an asset (resource) limit for SNAP?
Yes. As of April 2025, Indiana requires an asset test for nearly all SNAP households, and Senate Enrolled Act 1 (effective 7/1/2026) restored the federal-standard limits: $3,000 for most households, or $4,500 if a household member is age 60 or older or has a disability.
Does Indiana still use broad-based categorical eligibility?
No. Indiana eliminated its broad-based categorical eligibility program in April 2025, and Senate Enrolled Act 1 (effective 7/1/2026) ended expanded categorical eligibility outright. Only households where everyone receives SSI or TANF cash assistance remain fully exempt from the resource, gross, and net income tests.
Does Indiana offer a standard medical deduction?
No, Indiana does not offer a flat standard medical deduction. Actual verified medical costs above $35 a month are used for household members age 60 or older or with a disability.
What utility allowances does Indiana use?
Indiana has four utility standards: one for heating or cooling costs, one for two or more other utilities, one for a single other utility, and one for telephone-only households. A household receives whichever one it qualifies for, not a combination.
How is my Indiana SNAP benefit calculated?
Indiana subtracts 30% of your net monthly income, rounded up to the next dollar, from the maximum monthly allotment for your household size.
Official Sources
- Indiana Executive Order 25-53, SNAP Asset Verification from Office of the Governor of Indiana, effective April 15, 2025. Last verified September 5, 2026
- Indiana FSSA 2026 material: Senate Enrolled Act 1 (SEA 1), effective 7/1/2026 from Indiana Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA), effective July 1, 2026. Last verified September 6, 2026
- Indiana FSSA SNAP/TANF Program Policy Manual, Chapter 3000: Eligibility Standards from Indiana Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA). Last verified September 5, 2026