Poverty Guideline

The Federal Poverty Guidelines are issued each year by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The guidelines are a simplification of the poverty thresholds and are used to determine financial eligibility for certain federal programs. Check here for Frequently Asked Questions about these guidelines.

Case Management, Youth Services, and Healthy Homes programs require applicants be at 125% or below poverty guideline. Please refer to the chart below to see if you qualify.

Income Guidelines

Household Size Poverty Line 125% of Poverty Line
Monthly Annual
1 $15,060 $1,568 $18,825
2 $20,440 $2,129 $25,550
3 $25,820 $2,689 $32,275
4 $31,200 $3,250 $39,000
5 $36,580 $3,810 $45,725
6 $41,960 $4,370 $52,450
7 $47,340 $4,931 $59,175
8 $52,720 $5,491 $65,900
9 $58,100 $6,052 $72,625
10 $63,480 $6,612 $79,350

 

a simplification of the poverty thresholds