Helping Americans Find Food, Housing, and Healthcare Support

✅ Who Can Qualify?

You may qualify if you:

Live in Ohio
Are a U.S. citizen or eligible immigrant
Meet low income guidelines
Work, have limited income, or are unemployed
Have less than $2,750 in resources (or $4,250 if a household member is disabled or 60+)

📊 Monthly Income Limits – Ohio SNAP (2025)

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

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 extra person – + $557

✅ Households with seniors or disabled members may qualify with slightly higher income under net rules.

📝 How to Apply for SNAP in Ohio

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

🌐 Apply Online:

Use the Ohio benefits portal:
🔗 benefits.ohio.gov

☎️ Apply by Phone:

Call your county Job and Family Services (JFS) office
📞 Find your local JFS: ODJFS County Directory

🏢 Apply In Person:

Visit your county JFS office
Bring:

ID and proof of address
Proof of income (pay stubs, benefit letters)
Rent and utility bills
Social Security numbers for household members

📌 Expedited SNAP may be available within 7 days for those with extremely low income.

✅ Who Can Qualify?

You may qualify for Ohio Medicaid if you:

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

✅ Ohio expanded Medicaid, so childless adults ages 19–64 may also qualify based on income alone.

📊 Monthly Income Limits – Ohio Medicaid (2025)

Medicaid uses gross monthly income (before taxes) to determine eligibility.

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
• 6 people – $4,826
• Each additional person – + $619

✅ Pregnant women, children, and people with disabilities may qualify with higher incomes.

📝 How to Apply for Medicaid in Ohio

You can apply online, by phone, or in person through your local JFS office.

🌐 Apply Online:

Visit the Ohio benefits portal:
🔗 benefits.ohio.gov

☎️ Apply by Phone:

Call the Ohio Medicaid Consumer Hotline:
📞 1-800-324-8680

🏢 Apply In Person:

Visit your local county Job and Family Services (JFS) office:
🔗 Find your county JFS office

Bring:

Photo ID
Proof of income
Social Security numbers (if available)
Rent or utility bills
Medical bills (if applying for disability-related Medicaid)

✅ Who Can Qualify?

You may qualify for Section 8 in Ohio if you:

Live in Ohio
Are a U.S. citizen or legal immigrant
Have low income based on local limits
Pass background and rental history checks

📌 Priority is often given to:

Seniors (age 62+)
People with disabilities
Families with children
Homeless individuals
Victims of domestic violence

📊 Section 8 Income Limits – Ohio (2025)

Income limits depend on where you live, but here are sample estimates based on 50% of Area Median Income (AMI):

Household Size – Max Annual Income:
• 1 person – ~$30,000
• 2 people – ~$34,250
• 3 people – ~$38,500
• 4 people – ~$42,750
• 5 people – ~$46,200
• 6 people – ~$49,600

✅ Actual limits vary by county.
🔗 Check your local income limit

📝 How to Apply for Section 8 in Ohio

You must apply through a local housing authority. There is no statewide application for Section 8.

🌐 Apply Online (when available):

Find and apply to open waitlists:
🔗 www.affordablehousing.com

🏢 Apply In Person:

Use this HUD directory to find your local PHA:
🔗 HUD Ohio PHA Directory

Bring:

ID and proof of income
Social Security numbers
Rental history (if available)
Copies of bills and expenses

📌 After applying, you'll be placed on a waiting list — some lists may be long, but others are open year-round.

✅ Who Can Qualify?

You may be eligible for OWF if you:

Live in Ohio
Have at least one child under age 18, or are pregnant
Are a U.S. citizen or eligible immigrant
Meet income and asset limits
Cooperate with child support enforcement
Agree to participate in work or training activities

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

📊 Monthly Income Limits – OWF in Ohio (2025)

Ohio uses a "need standard" and gross income to determine eligibility. These are approximate income limits:

Family Size – Max Monthly Gross Income:
• 1 adult + 1 child – around $592/month
• 1 adult + 2 children – around $732/month
• 2 adults + 2 children – around $878/month

✅ Asset limit: around $2,000
✅ Actual benefits vary depending on family size and county

📝 How to Apply for OWF (Cash Help) in Ohio

You can apply online, by phone, or in person through your local county JFS office.

🌐 Apply Online:

Go to:
🔗 benefits.ohio.gov

Choose “Cash Assistance” and follow the instructions.

☎️ Apply by Phone:

Call your local county Job and Family Services (JFS) office
📞 Find your local office

🏢 Apply In Person:

Visit your local JFS office with:

Photo ID
Social Security numbers
Proof of income and expenses
Child’s birth certificate or school info

📌 You may be required to join a work activity program called LEAP or SNAP E&T depending on your age and situation.