SnapEligibility
2026-06-03
Illinois SNAP — 2026 quick facts
Gross monthly income limit (165% of FPL)
| Household size | Income limit |
|---|---|
| 1 | $2,152 |
| 2 | $2,909 |
| 3 | $3,665 |
| 4 | $4,421 |
| 5 | $5,177 |
| 6 | $5,934 |
| 7 | $6,690 |
| 8 | $7,446 |
Maximum monthly benefit
| Household size | Max benefit |
|---|---|
| 1 | $298 |
| 2 | $546 |
| 3 | $785 |
| 4 | $994 |
| 5 | $1,183 |
| 6 | $1,421 |
| 7 | $1,571 |
| 8 | $1,789 |
+$218 per additional person
How to apply in Illinois
Apply online at ABE (Application for Benefits Eligibility): abe.illinois.gov. Prefer phone? Call 1-800-843-6154.
Full details, work rules, and waiver status: snapeligibility.com/by-state/illinois
Source: USDA FNS, FY2026 figures (in effect Oct 2025–Sep 2026).
Estimate only, based on the gross-income test. Final eligibility is determined by your state SNAP agency. SnapEligibility.com is independent and not affiliated with USDA.