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FY 2008 Allotments and Deduction Information

These tables give maximum allotments for various household sizes, and allowable deductions for the 48 States and the District of Columbia. (For Alaska, Hawaii, Guam, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, go to AK, HI, GU & VI). These amounts will be in effect from Oct. 1, 2007, through Sept. 30, 2008.

Maximum SNAP Allotments
Household Size 48 States and D.C.
1 $ 162
2 $ 298
3 $ 426
4 $ 542
5 $ 643
6 $ 772
7 $ 853
8 $ 975
Each Additional Person +$ 122

Deductions
AREA STANDARD DEDUCTIONS
Household Size
  1-2 3 4 5 6+
48 States & DC $ 134 $ 134 $ 143 $ 167 $ 191
Alaska $ 229 $ 229 $ 229 $ 229 $ 239
Hawaii $ 189 $ 189 $ 189 $ 192 $ 220
Guam $ 269 $ 269 $ 286 $ 334 $ 382
Virgin Islands $ 118 $ 119 $ 143 $ 167 $ 191

 

Area Shelter Deductions
48 States & DC $ 431
Alaska $ 689
Hawaii $ 581
Guam $ 506
Virgin Islands $ 340

 

Area Homeless Household
Shelter Estimate
National $143
Page updated: February 10, 2022