Helping Americans Find Food, Housing, and Healthcare Support

✅ Who Can Qualify?

You may qualify if you:

Live in Virginia
Meet household income and resource limits
Are a U.S. citizen or qualified non-citizen
Work, or meet work registration requirements (some exemptions apply)

🧾 Monthly Income Limits – SNAP in Virginia (2025)

These are gross monthly income limits before taxes. You may qualify for SNAP if your household income is below these amounts:

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

✅ Households with elderly or disabled members may still qualify even if over the gross limit.

📝 How to Apply for SNAP in Virginia

🌐 Apply Online:

Visit: 🔗 https://commonhelp.virginia.gov

☎️ Apply by Phone:

Call the VDSS Enterprise Call Center at 1-855-635-4370

🏢 Apply In Person:

Visit your local Department of Social Services office. Find one here:
🔗 https://www.dss.virginia.gov/localagency/

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✅ Who Can Qualify?

You may qualify if you:

Live in Virginia
Are a U.S. citizen or eligible immigrant
Meet income and resource limits
Are:
- Pregnant
- A child or teen
- A parent or caretaker
- Elderly (65+) or disabled

📊 Medicaid Income Limits – Virginia (2025)

Medicaid eligibility is based on monthly income (before taxes):

Household Size – Max Monthly Income

1 person – $1,732
2 people – $2,351
3 people – $2,970
4 people – $3,589
5 people – $4,208
6 people – $4,827
Each additional person – + $619

✅ Children and pregnant women may qualify at higher income levels.

📝 How to Apply for Medicaid in Virginia

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

🌐 Apply Online:

Go to: https://commonhelp.virginia.gov
Select “Medical Assistance.”

📞 Apply by Phone:

Call Cover Virginia: 1-855-242-8282

🏢 Apply in Person:

Visit your local Department of Social Services office.
Bring:

Photo ID
Proof of income (recent paystubs, SSI, etc.)
Proof of citizenship or legal residency

✅ Who Can Qualify?

You may qualify if you:

Live in Virginia or plan to move here
Are a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen
Meet low-income limits based on your household size
Are:
- A senior (age 62+)
- A person with a disability
- A low-income family

📊 Sample Section 8 Income Limits – Virginia (2025)

Below are sample limits (actual amounts may vary by county or metro area):

Household Size – Approx. Max Annual Income (50% AMI)

1 person – ~$32,000
2 people – ~$36,600
3 people – ~$41,200
4 people – ~$45,750
5 people – ~$49,450
6 people – ~$53,100

✔️ Some areas in Northern Virginia have higher income limits. Always check with your local housing authority.

📝 How to Apply for Section 8 in Virginia

You must apply through your local PHA. Most areas have waitlists, and some open only during specific periods.

🔎 Step-by-Step:

Find your local PHA:
Use HUD’s tool:
https://www.hud.gov/sites/dfiles/PIH/documents/PHA_Contact_Report_VA.pdf
Contact the office to ask:
- Is the waitlist open?
- How do I submit an application?

Submit required documents, which may include:
- Photo ID and SSNs
- Proof of income
- Rental history (if available)

Waitlist Notification:
If accepted, you’ll receive a voucher when your name reaches the top of the waitlist.

✅ Who Can Qualify?

You may qualify for TANF in Virginia if:

You have a dependent child under age 18 (or under 19 if still in school)
Your family income and resources are low
You are a resident of Virginia and a U.S. citizen or qualified immigrant
You participate in a work or training activity (unless exempt)

✔️ Pregnant women may also qualify in some cases.

📊 Income Limits for TANF – Virginia (2025)

TANF income limits depend on your household size and locality. Here are typical monthly income limits:

Household Size – Max Monthly Income (approx.)

1 person – $300
2 people – $400
3 people – $475
4 people – $550
5 people – $625
Each additional person – Add about $75

✅ Actual limits vary slightly by county and situation.

📝 How to Apply for TANF in Virginia

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

🌐 Apply Online:

https://commonhelp.virginia.gov

📞 Apply by Phone:

Call Virginia TANF Info Line: 1-855-635-4370

🏢 Apply In Person:

Visit your local Department of Social Services (DSS) office.

Bring:

Photo ID
Proof of income
Child’s birth certificate
Social Security numbers for all household members