Arizona’s SNAP program is called Nutrition Assistance. It provides monthly benefits on an EBT card to help low-income individuals and families buy groceries.
The program is managed by the Arizona Department of Economic Security (DES).
You may qualify for Nutrition Assistance in Arizona if you:
These are estimated gross monthly income limits (before taxes):
Household Size – Max Monthly 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 – + $557
✅ Households with seniors or disabled members may qualify under different rules (net income test).
You can apply online, by phone, or in person.
Use the official benefits portal:
🔗 www.healthearizonaplus.gov
Call the Arizona DES SNAP Hotline:
📞 1-855-432-7587
Visit your local DES office
📌 Find a location: Arizona DES Office Locator
Bring:
📌 You may qualify for expedited SNAP if your income is very low.
AHCCCS (Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System) is Arizona’s Medicaid program. It provides free or low-cost health insurance for eligible low-income individuals and families.
You may qualify for AHCCCS if you:
✅ Arizona expanded Medicaid, so childless adults may qualify based on income alone.
These are estimated gross monthly income limits:
Household Size – Max Monthly Income:
• 1 person – $1,732
• 2 people – $2,351
• 3 people – $2,970
• 4 people – $3,588
• 5 people – $4,207
• Each additional person – + $619
✅ Pregnant women and children may qualify at higher income levels.
✅ People with disabilities have different income and asset rules.
You can apply online, by phone, or in person.
Use the official benefits portal:
🔗 www.healthearizonaplus.gov
Call the AHCCCS Customer Service Center:
📞 1-855-HEA-PLUS (1-855-432-7587)
Visit a local DES or AHCCCS office
📌 Find a location
Bring:
Section 8, also known as the Housing Choice Voucher Program, helps low-income individuals and families in Arizona pay rent. You can choose your own home — apartment, house, or mobile unit — and the government pays a portion of your rent directly to the landlord.
You may qualify for Section 8 in Arizona if you:
📌 Priority may be given to:
Actual income limits depend on the county. Below are sample estimates (50% of Area Median Income):
Household Size – Max Annual Income:
• 1 person – ~$30,000
• 2 people – ~$34,000
• 3 people – ~$38,000
• 4 people – ~$42,000
• 5 people – ~$45,000
• 6 people – ~$48,000
✅ Limits may be higher in cities like Phoenix or Tucson.
There is no statewide application. You must apply through a local Public Housing Authority (PHA).
Check waitlists at:
🔗 www.affordablehousing.com
Use the HUD directory to find your local PHA:
🔗 HUD Arizona PHA Contacts
Bring:
📌 Many waitlists open and close throughout the year — check regularly.
Arizona’s TANF program, also called Cash Assistance, provides monthly cash payments to low-income families with children. The money can be used for essential needs like food, rent, utilities, and transportation.
You may be eligible if you:
📌 Some grandparents, relatives, or foster parents may also qualify for child-only grants.
TANF has both income and asset limits. Here are estimated maximum monthly incomes for eligibility:
Family Size – Max Gross Monthly Income:
• 2 people – ~$275
• 3 people – ~$346
• 4 people – ~$417
• 5 people – ~$488
• 6 people – ~$559
(Income limits are very low; actual benefits are based on need)
✅ Resource (asset) limit: $1,000
✅ Child-only TANF has higher income flexibility
You can apply online, by phone, or in person.
Use Arizona’s official benefit portal:
🔗 www.healthearizonaplus.gov
Call the DES Customer Assistance Line:
📞 1-855-432-7587
Visit a local DES office
📌 Find your DES location
Bring:
📌 If approved, you’ll be required to enroll in the Jobs Program, unless exempt.
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