Apply or Recertify for SNAP

New York State (ny.gov) runs this program in New York.

URIDA is not a government agency. New York State (ny.gov) takes applications and decides eligibility.

What the official page states about eligibility

These are the official page's rules as we read them. They do not decide your eligibility.

• Live in New York.

  Official wording: SNAP is an on-going, monthly program available to New Yorkers — ny.gov, checked October 21, 2026

• no earned income; no member 60+ or disabled

  Household size	Maximum gross income per month
  1	$1,729
  2	$2,345
  3	$2,960
  4	$3,575
  5	$4,191
  6	$4,806
  7	$5,421
  8	$6,037

  gross monthly income, SNAP standards effective October 1, 2026

  The official page says you may still qualify above this limit.

  Official wording: Income Guidelines for Households without Earned Income — ny.gov, checked October 21, 2026

• earned income; no member 60+ or disabled

  Household size	Maximum gross income per month
  1	$1,995
  2	$2,705
  3	$3,415
  4	$4,125
  5	$4,835
  6	$5,545
  7	$6,255
  8	$6,965

  gross monthly income, SNAP standards effective October 1, 2026

  The official page says you may still qualify above this limit.

  Official wording: Income Guidelines for Households with Earned Income — ny.gov, checked October 21, 2026

• member 60+ or disabled, or dependent care expenses

  Household size	Maximum gross income per month
  1	$2,660
  2	$3,607
  3	$4,553
  4	$5,500
  5	$6,447
  6	$7,393
  7	$8,340
  8	$9,287

  gross monthly income, SNAP standards effective October 1, 2026

  The official page says you may still qualify above this limit.

  Official wording: Income Guidelines for Households with an Older Adult (60 years or older) or Disabled Member — ny.gov, checked October 21, 2026

Documents to prepare

• Recent pay stubs
• Current rent or mortgage statement
• Current property tax bill
• Current homeowner's insurance bill
• Social Security card
• List of household resources
• Utility bills

Application period

When we checked, the official page stated no fixed closing date.

How to apply

Apply, or read the full instructions, on the official page from New York State (ny.gov).

Open the official page (ny.gov)

Last checked: October 17, 2026