New Jersey Benefits – SNAP, Medicaid, Housing & Cash Help

 You may qualify for SNAP in New Jersey if you:

• Live in New Jersey
   
• Are a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen
   
• Meet income and resource limits
   
• Are working, unemployed, or disabled
   
• Have $2,750 or less in countable resources (or $4,250 if elderly or disabled)
   

📌 Seniors, disabled individuals, students, and immigrants may also be eligible under specific rules.

SNAP uses gross monthly income (before taxes) for most households:

Household Size – Max Gross Monthly 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

✅ Households with seniors or people with disabilities may qualify with higher net income.

 You may qualify for NJ FamilyCare if you:

• Live in New Jersey
   
• Are a U.S. citizen or legal immigrant
   
• Meet income limits
   
• Are pregnant, a child, parent, 65+, or disabled
   
• Or a low-income adult without children
   

📌 NJ expanded Medicaid to cover childless adults ages 19–64 under the ACA.

Estimated Gross Monthly Income Limits (before taxes):

Household Size – Max Monthly Income:
• 1 person – $1,732
• 2 people – $2,351
• 3 people – $2,970
• 4 people – $3,588
• 5 people – $4,207
• Each additional person – + $619

✅ Pregnant women and children may qualify with higher income
✅ Seniors and people with disabilities have different rules and asset limits

 You may qualify for Section 8 in New Jersey if you:

• Live in New Jersey
   
• Are a U.S. citizen or legal immigrant
   
• Meet income limits based on your area
   
• Pass rental and background checks
   

📌 Priority is often given to:

• Seniors (62+)
   
• People with disabilities
   
• Families with children
   
• Domestic violence survivors
   
• Veterans or homeless individuals

Income limits vary by county. Below are estimated max annual incomes (50% of Area Median Income):

Household Size – Max Annual Income (50% AMI):
• 1 person – ~$36,000
• 2 people – ~$41,000
• 3 people – ~$46,000
• 4 people – ~$51,000
• 5 people – ~$55,000
• 6 people – ~$59,000

✅ Actual limits may be higher in cities like Newark, Jersey City, or Trenton.
🔗 Check exact limits
 

 You may qualify if you:

• Live in New Jersey
   
• Are pregnant or have at least one child under age 18
   
• Are a U.S. citizen or qualified immigrant
   
• Meet income and resource limits
   
• Cooperate with child support enforcement
   
• Participate in work or training programs (unless exempt)
   

📌 Some relatives and grandparents caring for children may also qualify.

Here are estimated gross monthly income limits to qualify:

Family Size – Max Monthly Income:
• 1 adult + 1 child – ~$500/month
• 1 adult + 2 children – ~$620/month
• 2 adults + 2 children – ~$750/month
• 2 adults + 3 children – ~$880/month

✅ Asset limit: $2,000 (or $3,000 if someone in the household is 60+)

📌 Benefit amounts and limits may vary by county and situation.