If you want to qualify for some programs, such as free legal aid and public benefits, you might need a household income lower than a certain percentage of the Federal Poverty Guidelines. These guidelines depend on how much money your household makes before taxes, and how many people live in your house. You can find out if your household qualifies by checking out these charts, based on the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services federal poverty guidelines.
For households in the District of Columbia or in any state except Alaska and Hawaii at 100 percent of HHS federal poverty guidelines with more than 8 members add $4,540 for each additional member. For such households at 110 percent of HHS federal poverty guidelines with more than 8 members add $4,994 for each additional member. For such households at 150 percent of HHS federal poverty guidelines with more than 8 members add $6,810 for each additional member.
Note: For optional use in FFY 2024 and mandatory use in FFY 2025
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