California Benefits – SNAP, Medicaid, Housing & TANF Help

You may be eligible if:

• You live in California
   
• You are a U.S. citizen or have eligible immigration status
   
• Your household income is low (see below)
   
• You work part-time, full-time, or are unemployed
   
• You have children, are elderly, disabled, or single
   

📌 You can apply even if you're living with others or rent a room.

To qualify for CalFresh (SNAP), your gross monthly income must be below these limits:

• 1 person — up to $2,430
• 2 people — up to $3,288
• 3 people — up to $4,144
• 4 people — up to $5,000
• 5 people — up to $5,858
• Each additional person — add $858

✅ Seniors and people with disabilities may qualify even with slightly higher incomes using net income rules.

 You may be eligible if you are:

• A California resident
   
• A U.S. citizen or have qualified immigration status
   
• Part of a low-income household
   
• A child, pregnant woman, parent, senior (65+), or disabled adult
   

Even single adults without children may qualify under the expansion rules.

These are the monthly income limits to qualify for free Medi-Cal health coverage.

• 1 person — up to $1,677
• 2 people — up to $2,268
• 3 people — up to $2,859
• 4 people — up to $3,450
• 5 people — up to $4,041
• Each additional person — add $591

✅ Pregnant women, children, and people with disabilities may qualify at higher limits.
✅ If you're slightly over the limit, you may still get coverage under Share of Cost or Medically Needy programs.

 You may qualify for Section 8 in California if you:

• Live or plan to live in California
   
• Have low household income
   
• Are a U.S. citizen or eligible immigrant
   
• Are an adult, senior, person with disabilities, or a family with children
   

📌 Some local programs also prioritize:

• Seniors
   
• Homeless individuals
   
• Domestic violence survivors
   
• Veterans

Income limits vary by county, but here’s a sample estimate for 50% of Area Median Income (AMI):

• 1 person — ~$35,000
• 2 people — ~$40,000
• 3 people — ~$45,000
• 4 people — ~$50,000
• 5 people — ~$54,000
• Each additional person — add ~$5,000

✅ These limits are higher in major cities like Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Diego.
✅ Always check your local housing authority for exact numbers.

🔗 Find your local income limit

 You may be eligible for CalWORKs if you:

• Live in California
   
• Are a U.S. citizen or have eligible immigration status
   
• Have children under 18 (or are pregnant)
   
• Have low household income and few assets
   
• Participate in work or job training programs (with some exceptions)
   

✅ Seniors caring for children may also qualify
✅ Families with no income or part-time work often qualify

Income limits vary by county and household situation. Here's a general example:

• 1 adult, 1 child — up to $1,100
• 2 adults, 1 child — up to $1,300
• 1 adult, 2 children — up to $1,400
• 2 adults, 2 children — up to $1,600
• Each additional child — add ~$150–$200

✅ You must also meet an asset limit (usually $2,000 or less; one car excluded)

• Monthly cash payments (loaded onto an EBT card)
   
• Access to welfare-to-work services, including job search and training
   
• Possible support for child care, transportation, and housing