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October 1st 2024 - Annual SNAP Updates for 2024-2025 SNAP Benefit and Income Limit Updates in New Mexico starting October 2024

Every year on October 1st, the federal government adjusts SNAP (food stamp) benefits to reflect changes in the cost of living and other important factors.

Here are some key changes:
  • Maximum Monthly Benefit Amounts: The highest amount a household can receive in SNAP benefits is updated. This amount depends on the size of your household.
  • Income Eligibility Standards: The income limits used to determine eligibility for SNAP benefits are updated based on changes in the federal poverty guidelines.
  • Deductions: Certain deductions, like the standard deduction and shelter cost deduction, which can reduce your countable income, are also updated.

The charts below list the before and after maximum benefits and monthly income limits for SNAP in New Mexico.

This information was collected from USDA and state SNAP resources but is not official. This website is not affiliated with any government organization or SNAP/WIC program.

Maximum SNAP Benefits Amounts Starting October 2024

Before (September 2024) and after (October 2024 - September 2025). This year, the maximum benefits changed by only a few dollars.

  • 1 person
    $291 → $292 / month
  • 2 people
    $535 → $536 / month
  • 3 people
    $766 → $768 / month
  • 4 people
    $973 → $975 / month
  • 5 people
    $1155 → $1158 / month
  • 6 people
    $1386 → $1390 / month
  • 7 people
    $1532 → $1536 / month
  • Each additional person
    +$219 → +$220 / month

SNAP Monthly Income Limits Starting October 2024*

Before (September 2024) and after (October 2024 - September 2025). In addition to the annual standard income limit increase, New Mexico is increasing the Gross Income Limit for SNAP from 165% to 200% of the Federal Poverty Level, which is why the Gross Income Limit is going up by so much.

Gross Income Limits
  • 1 person
    $2004 → $2510 / month
  • 2 people
    $2712 → $3408 / month
  • 3 people
    $3418 → $4304 / month
  • 4 people
    $4125 → $5200 / month
  • 5 people
    $4832 → $6098 / month
  • 6 people
    $5539 → $6994 / month
  • 7 people
    $6245 → $7890 / month
  • Each additional person
    +$707 → +$898 / month
*Monthly income limits may be higher or may not need to be met for households that have a member who is over 60 or has a disability

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