Helping Americans Find Food, Housing, and Healthcare Support

✅ Who Can Qualify?

You may qualify for FNS in North Carolina if you:

Live in North Carolina
Are a U.S. citizen or legal immigrant
Have low household income
Work, are unemployed, or have limited income
Meet resource limits (in most cases, less than $2,750)

✅ Families, single adults, seniors, and people with disabilities may all apply.

📊 Monthly Income Limits – North Carolina SNAP (2025)

SNAP eligibility is based on gross monthly income before taxes:

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 extra person – + $557

✅ If your household includes a senior (60+) or someone with a disability, you may qualify even if slightly over the limit.

📝 How to Apply for SNAP in North Carolina

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

🌐 Apply Online:

Go to:
🔗 APPLY NOW

Click “Apply for Benefits” and choose “Food and Nutrition Services.”

☎️ Apply by Phone:

Call your local Department of Social Services (DSS):
📞 Find your county’s contact info

🏢 Apply In Person:

Visit your county DSS office
🔗 Locate your DSS office here

Bring:

ID and proof of address
Proof of income (pay stubs, benefit letters)
Rent, utility bills, and expenses
Social Security numbers (if available)

📌 If you qualify for expedited SNAP, you may get benefits in as little as 7 days.

✅ Who Can Qualify?

You may be eligible for NC Medicaid if you:

Live in North Carolina
Are a U.S. citizen or eligible immigrant
Meet low-income guidelines
Are pregnant, a child, a parent, 65+, or disabled

📌 As of 2025, North Carolina expanded Medicaid to include low-income adults without children, ages 19–64.

📊 Monthly Income Limits – North Carolina Medicaid (2025)

Medicaid eligibility is based on gross monthly income (before taxes). These are estimated limits:

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 extra person – + $619

✅ Pregnant women and children may qualify with higher income.
✅ Income limits are slightly different for seniors and people with disabilities.

📝 How to Apply for Medicaid in North Carolina

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

🌐 Apply Online:

Use the official NC benefits site:
🔗 APPLY NOW

Click “Apply for Benefits” and choose “Medicaid.”

☎️ Apply by Phone:

Call your county DSS office or the NC Medicaid Helpline:
📞 1-888-245-0179

🏢 Apply In Person:

Visit your local Department of Social Services (DSS)
🔗 Find your DSS office

Bring:

Photo ID
Proof of income
Social Security numbers
Rent or utility bills
Medical bills if applying due to medical needs

✅ Who Can Qualify?

You may qualify for Section 8 in North Carolina if you:

Live in North Carolina
Are a U.S. citizen or legal immigrant
Have low income (based on area)
Pass background and rental history checks

📌 Priority is often given to:

Seniors (62+)
People with disabilities
Families with children
Individuals facing homelessness
Domestic violence survivors

📊 Income Limits – Section 8 in NC (2025)

Section 8 eligibility is based on Annual Gross Income and varies by location. These are sample estimates:

Household Size – Max Annual Income (50% AMI):
• 1 person – ~$30,000
• 2 people – ~$34,000
• 3 people – ~$38,000
• 4 people – ~$42,000
• 5 people – ~$45,500
• 6 people – ~$49,000

✅ Limits may be higher in cities like Raleigh, Charlotte, or Durham.
🔗 Check exact limits here

📝 How to Apply for Section 8 in North Carolina

There is no statewide application — you must apply through your local housing authority.

🌐 Apply Online (if available):

Check open waitlists and apply at:
🔗 www.affordablehousing.com

🏢 Apply In Person:

Find your local PHA here:
🔗 HUD NC PHA Directory

Bring:

ID and Social Security numbers
Proof of income
Rental history or current lease
Proof of expenses (utilities, childcare, medical)

📌 After applying, you may be placed on a waiting list, depending on availability.

✅ Who Can Qualify?

You may qualify for Work First if you:

Live in North Carolina
Have at least one child under 18 (or are pregnant)
Are a U.S. citizen or legal immigrant
Meet income and asset limits
Cooperate with child support enforcement
Participate in work or training activities (unless exempt)

📌 Grandparents or other relatives caring for a child may also qualify.

📊 Income Limits – TANF (Work First) in North Carolina (2025)

North Carolina uses a “standard of need” and net income to determine eligibility. These are estimated monthly income limits:

Household Size – Max Net Monthly Income:
• 1 adult + 1 child – around $472/month
• 1 adult + 2 children – around $544/month
• 2 adults + 2 children – around $600/month

✅ Asset limit: around $3,000
✅ Income limits may vary slightly by county

📝 How to Apply for Work First in North Carolina

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

🌐 Apply Online:

Go to:
🔗 APPLY NOW
Select “Apply for Benefits” and choose Work First Family Assistance.

☎️ Apply by Phone:

Call your local county DSS office
📞 Find local DSS offices

🏢 Apply In Person:

Visit your local DSS office and ask for a Work First application
Bring:

ID and proof of income
Social Security numbers
Proof of expenses (rent, child care, utilities)
Information on family members in your household