Eligibility Basics
In CalFresh, a household is a group of people who regularly buy and eat food together.
The people in a household do not have to be related to each other.
- Households can be as small as one person
- The same address can have more than one household
- You don’t need to have a home to receive CalFresh
Basic Eligibility Questions:
Does anyone in your household have a social security number?
Is your monthly income before taxes less than the amount allowed?
Use this chart to see if your household’s monthly income, before taxes and other deductions, is under the limit allowed for your household size.
- Please note the following household types that must apply together:
- Children under the age of 22 who are living with their biological, adoptive, or stepparent(s)
- A married couple who lives together
- An unmarried couple living together with a common child
Income Guidelines
October 1, 2021 – September 30, 2022
| Household Size | Gross Monthly Income | Food Allotment Range |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $2,148 | $16 - $250 |
| 2 | $2,904 | $16 - $459 |
| 3 | $3,660 | $16 - $658 |
| 4 | $4,418 | $16 - $835 |
| 5 | $5,174 | $16 - $992 |
| 6 | $5,930 | $16 - $1,190 |
| 7 | $6,688 | $16 - $1,316 |
| 8 | $7,444 | $16 - $1,504 |
| *Add this amount for each additional member | + $758 | + $188 |
If you answered YES to both questions, you may qualify for CalFresh. Visit our CalFresh homepage and scroll down to the Application button and apply on www.getcalfresh.org.
If you answered NO, you may still qualify for CalFresh. There are special rules for households that have people who are over 60, disabled and immigrants. See FAQ page for more information.