Alabama Benefits – SNAP, Medicaid, Housing & Cash Help

 You may qualify if you:

• Live in Alabama
   
• Are a U.S. citizen or qualified immigrant
   
• Meet income limits (see below)
   
• Provide a Social Security number
   
• Meet work requirements (if age 18–49 without dependents)

Eligibility is based on gross monthly income (before taxes):

Household Size – Max Monthly Gross Income

• • 1 person – $1,580
   
• • 2 people – $2,137
   
• • 3 people – $2,694
   
• • 4 people – $3,250
   
• • 5 people – $3,807
   
• • 6 people – $4,364
   
• • Each additional person – add $557
   

✅ Seniors and people with disabilities may qualify even if income is slightly above the limit.
 

 You may qualify if you:

• Live in Alabama
   
• Are a U.S. citizen or qualified immigrant
   
• Meet income guidelines
   
• Are in one of these groups:
   
  • Child under 19
     
  • Pregnant woman
     
  • Parent or caretaker
     
  • Adult over 65
     
  • Blind or disabled
     

⛔ Note: Alabama has not expanded Medicaid, so childless adults are not eligible unless disabled.

Monthly income limits vary based on family size and eligibility category:

• • 1 person – $2,390
   
• • 2 people – $3,230
   
• • 3 people – $4,070
   
• • 4 people – $4,910
   
• • Each additional – add ~$840
   

• • 1 person – $355
   
• • 2 people – $480
   
• • 3 people – $610
   
• • 4 people – $740
   

✅ Income counted before taxes (gross income)
✅ Different limits apply for seniors and people with disabilities

 You may be eligible if:

• You live in Alabama
   
• You are a U.S. citizen or eligible immigrant
   
• You have low household income
   
• You meet background and rental history requirements

Estimated maximum yearly income to qualify for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). These amounts vary slightly by county.

• • 1 person – ~$30,000
   
• • 2 people – ~$34,300
   
• • 3 people – ~$38,600
   
• • 4 people – ~$42,850
   
• • 5 people – ~$46,300
   
• • Each extra person – add ~$4,300
   

✅ Some cities (like Birmingham or Montgomery) may have higher limits.
✅ Applies to households at or below 50% of Area Median Income (AMI).

 You may qualify if:

• You live in Alabama
   
• You have a child under 18 (or are pregnant)
   
• You meet low income and asset limits
   
• You are a U.S. citizen or legal resident
   
• You’re willing to participate in work activities

These are estimated maximum cash benefits based on household size:

• • 1 person – $165/month
   
• • 2 people – $190/month
   
• • 3 people – $215/month
   
• • 4 people – $245/month
   
• • 5 people – $275/month
   

✅ Actual payments may vary depending on your income and expenses.
✅ You must have a child under 18 or be pregnant to qualify.