Helping Americans Find Food, Housing, and Healthcare Support

✅ Who Can Get SNAP in Louisiana?

You may qualify if you:

Live in Louisiana
Are a U.S. citizen or legal resident
Meet gross and net income limits
Have limited assets (especially for elderly/disabled households)
Meet work requirements (for able-bodied adults without dependents)

📊 Louisiana SNAP Income Limits (2025)

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

• 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 or disabled individuals may qualify with slightly higher income.
✅ These numbers apply across all Louisiana parishes.

📝 How to Apply for SNAP in Louisiana

🌐 Apply Online:

🔗 https://www.dcfs.louisiana.gov/page/snap

☎️ Apply by Phone:

Call 1-888-524-3578

🏢 Apply In Person:

Visit your local DCFS office – Find one near you:
🔗 https://www.dcfs.louisiana.gov/page/find-an-office

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✅ Who Can Get Medicaid in Louisiana?

You may qualify if you:

Live in Louisiana
Are a U.S. citizen or eligible immigrant
Meet income and household size limits
Are pregnant, a parent/caretaker, disabled, elderly, or under 19

📊 Louisiana Medicaid Income Limits (2025)

To qualify for Medicaid, your monthly household income (before taxes) should 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

✅ These limits apply to adults ages 19–64 in the expansion group.
✅ Higher limits may apply for children, pregnant women, and seniors.

📝 How to Apply for Medicaid in Louisiana

🌐 Apply Online:

🔗https://ldh.la.gov/healthy-louisiana

☎️ Apply by Phone:

Call the Louisiana Medicaid Customer Service Center at 1-888-342-6207

🏢 Apply In Person:

Visit your local Medicaid eligibility office – find one here:
🔗 https://ldh.la.gov/directory/category/medicaid-regional-offices

✅ Who Can Qualify?

You may be eligible if:

You live in Louisiana
Your household income is low (based on local income limits)
You are a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen
You meet background and rental history requirements

📊 Louisiana Section 8 Income Limits (2025)

Estimated maximum annual income (50% of Area Median Income):

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

✅ Income limits vary slightly by parish or metro area.

📝 How to Apply for Section 8 in Louisiana

🌐 Apply Online or View Waitlists:

Each PHA handles applications separately. Start here:
🔗 https://www.hud.gov/states/louisiana

☎️ Contact a Local Housing Authority:

Call or visit your nearest housing agency for help. Some have open waitlists, while others may be closed.

✅ Who Can Get TANF (FITAP) in Louisiana?

You may qualify if:

You live in Louisiana
You have a child under 18 (or are pregnant)
Your household meets strict income and asset limits
You are a U.S. citizen or qualified immigrant
You participate in work or training activities (unless exempt)

📊 Louisiana TANF (FITAP) Income Limits – 2025

To qualify for cash assistance, your monthly income must be below:

• 1 person – $241
• 2 people – $315
• 3 people – $390
• 4 people – $465
• 5 people – $540
• Each additional person – add ~$75

✅ Must have a child under 18 (or be pregnant)
✅ Must also meet resource limits and work requirements

📝 How to Apply for TANF (FITAP) in Louisiana

🌐 Apply Online:

🔗 https://www.dcfs.louisiana.gov/page/fitap

☎️ Apply by Phone:

Call 1-888-524-3578

🏢 Apply In Person:

Visit your local DCFS office – Find one here:
🔗 https://www.dcfs.louisiana.gov/directory