Georgia Benefits – Food Stamps, Medicaid, Housing & TANF

 You may qualify if you:

• Live in Georgia
   
• Are a U.S. citizen or have eligible immigration status
   
• Have low income based on your household size
   
• Have less than $2,750 in resources ($4,250 if elderly/disabled)
   

✅ You can be working part-time or full-time
✅ Students, seniors, and people with disabilities may qualify with special rules

These are the gross monthly income limits (before taxes) to qualify.

SNAP Income Limits – Georgia (2024)
To qualify for food stamps in Georgia, your household income must be below the limits shown:
• 1 person — up to $1,580/month
• 2 people — up to $2,137/month
• 3 people — up to $2,694/month
• 4 people — up to $3,250/month
• 5 people — up to $3,807/month
• Each additional person — add $557
 

✅ You may still qualify even if you're slightly over the limit — especially if your household has elderly or disabled members.

 You may qualify for Medicaid if you are:

• A low-income adult with children
   
• A child under 19
   
• Pregnant
   
• Blind, disabled, or age 65+
   
• In a medical crisis (hospitalized, emergency)
   
• Earning a very low income based on household size
   

✅ U.S. citizens and eligible immigrants may qualify
✅ Medicaid is also available for people in nursing homes or long-term care

Income limits vary depending on your age, family size, and category (like pregnancy or disability). Here’s a simple guide:

• Parent with children (family of 3): up to $859/month
• Pregnant woman (family of 3): up to $2,930/month
• Child under 19 (family of 3): up to $3,173/month
• Aged, blind, or disabled (individual): up to $943/month
• Couple (disabled/elderly): up to $1,415/month

✅ Some limits are higher for medically needy or people with high medical bills
✅ Even if you earn more, you may qualify under emergency or special rules

 You may qualify if you:

• Live in Georgia or plan to move here
   
• Have low household income
   
• Are a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen
   
• Pass a background screening by the housing authority
   

📌 Priority is often given to:

• Seniors (age 62+)
   
• People with disabilities
   
• Families with children
   
• Homeless individuals
   
• Victims of domestic violence

These are estimated limits based on 50% of Area Median Income (AMI). Limits vary by county (Atlanta, Savannah, etc.), but here’s a sample:

 Section 8 Income Limits – Georgia (Sample, 2025)

• 1 person — around $30,000/year
• 2 people — around $34,250/year
• 3 people — around $38,550/year
• 4 people — around $42,800/year
• 5 people — around $46,250/year
• Each additional person — add ~$4,000

✅ Limits are higher in expensive areas like Atlanta or coastal cities.
🔗 Check your local income limit here

You may be eligible if:

• You live in Georgia
   
• You are pregnant or have a child under 18
   
• Your household has very low income and few resources
   
• You are a U.S. citizen or eligible immigrant
   
• You participate in work-related activities (or qualify for an exemption)
   

📌 Most adults must participate in a work program unless exempt due to age, health, or caregiving.

Georgia TANF has very strict income guidelines.

• 1 adult + 1 child — must earn less than $300/month
• 1 adult + 2 children — less than $400/month
• 2 adults + 2 children — less than $500/month

✅ You must also have limited resources (cash, bank savings under $1,000).
✅ Vehicle value is partially excluded if used for work.