Helping Americans Find Food, Housing, and Healthcare Support

✅ Who Can Qualify?

You may qualify for Michigan’s SNAP benefits if you:

Live in Michigan
Are a U.S. citizen or qualified immigrant
Meet low-income limits
Work, are unemployed, or care for children or elderly
Have limited assets (special rules for seniors/disabled)

✅ Families, single adults, and seniors can all apply.
✅ You don’t need to have children to qualify.

📊 Monthly Income Limits – Michigan SNAP (2025)

SNAP eligibility is based on gross monthly income before taxes. These limits apply across all of Michigan, including Detroit, Grand Rapids, Flint, and rural counties.

Household Size – Max Monthly Gross 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

✅ If your household includes seniors or people with disabilities, you may still qualify even if you're slightly over these limits.

📝 How to Apply for SNAP in Michigan

You can apply online, by phone, or in person.

🌐 Apply Online:

Visit the Michigan Assistance portal:
🔗 https://michigan.gov/MIBridges

Create an account and apply under “Food Assistance Program.”

☎️ Apply by Phone:

Call MDHHS:
📞 1-855-275-6424

🏢 Apply In Person:

Go to your local MDHHS office
🔗 Find your local office

Bring:

ID and proof of income
Social Security Numbers (if available)
Rent or utility bills
Medical bills (if age 60+ or disabled)

📌 EBT Benefits are issued within 30 days (or faster if you qualify for expedited benefits due to extreme need).

✅ Who Can Qualify?

You may qualify if you:

Live in Michigan
Are a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen
Have low income
Are pregnant, a child, a parent, disabled, or 65+

📌 Adults without children may qualify through the Healthy Michigan Plan

📊 Medicaid Income Limits – Michigan (2025)

Medicaid eligibility is based on monthly income before taxes. Here's a simple breakdown:

Household Size – Max Monthly Income:
• 1 person – $1,677
• 2 people – $2,268
• 3 people – $2,859
• 4 people – $3,450
• 5 people – $4,041
• 6 people – $4,632
• Each extra person – + $591

✅ Pregnant women, children, and people with disabilities may qualify at higher limits.
✅ Assets are not counted for most people applying under the Healthy Michigan Plan.

📝 How to Apply for Medicaid in Michigan

You can apply for Michigan Medicaid online, by phone, or in person.

🌐 Apply Online:

Visit:
🔗 www.michigan.gov/MIBridges

Choose “Medical Assistance” and follow the prompts.

☎️ Apply by Phone:

Call MDHHS Assistance Line:
📞 1-855-789-5610

🏢 Apply In Person:

Visit your local MDHHS office:
🔗 Find Your Local Office

Bring:

ID and proof of income
Social Security Numbers (if available)
Medical bills (if applying due to medical need or disability)

✅ Who Can Qualify?

You may qualify for Section 8 if you:

Live in Michigan
Have low income
Are a U.S. citizen or eligible immigrant
Pass a background check (no serious recent criminal history)

📌 Priority is often given to:

Seniors (62+)
People with disabilities
Families with children
Veterans
Homeless individuals

📊 Section 8 Income Limits – Michigan (2024)

Section 8 uses Annual Gross Income and varies by county. Here are sample limits for many areas in Michigan:

Household Size – Max Annual Income (50% AMI):
• 1 person – ~$30,000
• 2 people – ~$34,300
• 3 people – ~$38,600
• 4 people – ~$42,850
• 5 people – ~$46,300
• 6 people – ~$49,700

✅ Income limits are slightly higher in large cities like Detroit or Grand Rapids.
🔗 Check exact limits by county

📝 How to Apply for Section 8 in Michigan

You must apply through your local Public Housing Authority (PHA). There is no statewide application.

🌐 Apply Online:

Search and apply for open waitlists:
🔗 www.affordablehousing.com

🏢 Apply In Person:

Find your local housing office:
🔗 Michigan PHA Directory (HUD)

Bring:

Proof of income (paystubs, SSI/benefits)
Photo ID
Social Security numbers for household members
Rent or utility info
Background info (rental history)

📅 After You Apply:

You'll be placed on a waiting list (some long, some short)
When selected, you receive a housing voucher
You must find a rental unit that accepts Section 8
The unit must pass a HUD inspection

✅ Who Can Qualify?

You may qualify for FIP if you:

Live in Michigan
Are pregnant or have a child under 18
Have low income and limited assets
Are a U.S. citizen or eligible immigrant
Meet work and school requirements (unless exempt)

📌 You must also cooperate with child support enforcement if you have a child with a non-custodial parent

📊 Income Limits – TANF in Michigan (2025)

Michigan uses a need standard to decide eligibility. Income and asset limits are strict.

Sample Income Guidelines (Approximate):
• 1 adult + 1 child – under $500/month gross income
• 1 adult + 2 children – under $625/month
• 2 adults + 2 children – under $750/month
• Assets must be below $3,000 (includes cash, bank accounts)

✅ You may still qualify if receiving SSI, unemployment, or working part-time with low income.

📝 How to Apply for FIP (TANF) in Michigan

You can apply online, by phone, or in person.

🌐 Apply Online:

Go to:
🔗 www.michigan.gov/MIBridges

Choose “Cash Assistance (FIP)” and complete your application.

☎️ Apply by Phone:

Call the MDHHS Assistance Line:
📞 1-855-275-6424

🏢 Apply In Person:

Visit your local MDHHS office:
🔗 Find your local office

Bring:

Photo ID
Proof of income
Birth certificates or Social Security numbers for children
Rent, utility, or bill statements

💳 After You Apply:

You’ll be scheduled for an interview
May need to join a PATH employment program
Cash is loaded monthly onto your Bridge Card