Federal Poverty Guidelines
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To qualify for some programs, such as free legal aid, court fee waivers, and public benefits, you might need a household income lower than a certain percentage of the Federal Poverty Guidelines. These guidelines depend on how much money your household makes before taxes, and how many people live in your house. You can find out if your household qualifies by checking out these charts, based on the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services federal poverty guidelines.
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- 100% of the 2026 Federal Poverty Guidelines
- 110% of the 2026 Federal Poverty Guidelines
- 125% of the 2026 Federal Poverty Guidelines
- 138% of the 2026 Federal Poverty Guidelines
- 187.5% of the 2026 Federal Poverty Guidelines
- 200% of the 2026 Federal Poverty Guidelines
- 250% of the 2026 Federal Poverty Guidelines
- 300% of the 2026 Federal Poverty Guidelines
- 350% of the 2026 Federal Poverty Guidelines
- 400% of the 2026 Federal Poverty Guidelines
1. 100% of the 2026 Federal Poverty Guidelines
| Number of people in your household (include yourself) | 100% of Poverty Guidelines Yearly Income | 100% of Poverty Guidelines Monthly Income | 100% of Poverty Guidelines Weekly Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $ 15,960 | $ 1,330 | $ 307 |
| 2 | $ 21,640 | $ 1,803 | $ 416 |
| 3 | $ 27,320 | $ 2,277 | $ 525 |
| 4 | $ 33,000 | $ 2,750 | $ 635 |
| 5 | $ 38,680 | $ 3,223 | $ 744 |
| 6 | $ 44,360 | $ 3,697 | $ 853 |
| 7 | $ 50,040 | $ 4,170 | $ 962 |
| 8 | $ 55,720 | $ 4,643 | $ 1,072 |
| More than 8 | Add $5,680 for each additional person | Add $473 for each additional person | Add $109 for each additional person |