Kentucky Benefits – SNAP, Medicaid, Housing & Cash Help

 You may be eligible if you:

• Live in Kentucky
   
• Are a U.S. citizen or lawful resident
   
• Meet income and asset limits
   
• Meet work requirements (for some adults)
   
• Have limited resources (if elderly/disabled)

To qualify for SNAP benefits, your gross monthly income must be under the following limits:

• • 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
   

✅ Higher limits may apply for households with seniors or people with disabilities.
✅ Applies statewide in both rural and urban Kentucky areas.

 You may qualify for Medicaid in Kentucky if you:

• Live in Kentucky
   
• Are a U.S. citizen or legal resident
   
• Meet income and household size limits
   
• Are pregnant, disabled, under 19, or low-income adult

To qualify for Medicaid as an adult (ages 19–64), your gross monthly income must be below:

• • 1 person – $1,732
   
• • 2 people – $2,351
   
• • 3 people – $2,970
   
• • 4 people – $3,589
   
• • 5 people – $4,208
   
• • Each additional person – add ~$619
   

✅ Higher income limits apply for children and pregnant women (via KCHIP and special programs).

 You may be eligible if:

• You live in Kentucky
   
• Your household income is considered low or very low
   
• You are a U.S. citizen or eligible immigrant
   
• You pass background and rental history checks
   

Section 8 is administered locally by Public Housing Authorities (PHAs) across cities and counties like Lexington, Louisville, Bowling Green, and more.

To qualify for Section 8 housing assistance, your household income must fall below these general limits:

• • 1 person – ~$30,000
   
• • 2 people – ~$34,250
   
• • 3 people – ~$38,550
   
• • 4 people – ~$42,800
   
• • 5 people – ~$46,250
   
• • Each additional person – add ~$4,300
   

✅ Actual limits may vary by county or city.
✅ Families with seniors, children, or disabilities often get priority.

 You may qualify if you:

• Live in Kentucky
   
• Have a child under age 18 (or be pregnant)
   
• Are a U.S. citizen or qualified immigrant
   
• Meet income and resource limits
   
• Participate in a work activity or training (unless exempt)

To qualify for KTAP cash assistance, your monthly household income must be under the following limits:

• • 1 person – around $300
   
• • 2 people – around $400
   
• • 3 people – around $475
   
• • 4 people – around $550
   
• • 5 people – around $625
   
• • Each additional person – add about $75
   

✅ Families must also meet resource limits (like bank account amounts).
✅ Income rules may vary slightly depending on your county and living situation.