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Guide for 2026 SNAP EBT Payment Schedule in Connecticut

When are SNAP Payments Issued in Connecticut?

The following information is from ct.gov. The schedule was updated in March 2026.
From CT.gov (may be edited for clarity)
Based on the last 2 digits of the Client ID:

• 00-12 = benefits available on the 1st
• 13-24 = benefits available on the 2nd
• 25-37 = benefits available on the 3rd
• 38-49 = benefits available on the 4th
• 50-62 = benefits available on the 5th
• 63-74 = benefits available on the 6th
• 75-87 = benefits available on the 7th
• 88-99 = benefits available on the 8th
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What is the Maximum SNAP Benefit Amount in Connecticut?

Maximimum SNAP benefit amounts are based on your household size.

  • 1 person
    $298 / month
  • 2 people
    $546 / month
  • 3 people
    $785 / month
  • 4 people
    $994 / month
  • 5 people
    $1183 / month
  • 6 people
    $1421 / month
  • 7 people
    $1571 / month
  • Each additional person
    +$218 / month

What is the Minimum SNAP Benefit Amount in Connecticut?

The minimum benefit for households of one or two people is $24. For larger households, there is no official minimum benefit.

What is the Average Benefit Amount in Connecticut?

The average federal SNAP benefit amount in Connecticut is about $194 per person or $331 per household. Benefits are based on a household's income, expenses, and how many people are in the household, so SNAP / food stamp benefit amounts may vary from household to household.
Data from Feburary 2024.
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