New Jersey residents receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits will see higher maximum monthly benefit levels beginning October 1, as new federal cost-of-living adjustments take effect.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture recently released its SNAP benefit levels for the 2027 federal fiscal year. The annual adjustment increases the maximum allotment available to households in New Jersey and the other 47 contiguous states, as well as Washington, D.C.

Under the new amounts, the maximum monthly SNAP allotment for a one-person household will increase from $298 to $306, while the maximum for a family of four will rise from $994 to $1,023.

The new maximum monthly amounts beginning October 1 are:

• 1 person: $306, up from $298
• 2 people: $562, up from $546
• 3 people: $808, up from $785
• 4 people: $1,023, up from $994
• 5 people: $1,217, up from $1,183
• 6 people: $1,463, up from $1,421
• 7 people: $1,616, up from $1,571
• 8 people: $1,841, up from $1,789
• Each additional household member: an additional $225, up from $218

The new amounts will remain in effect from October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2027.

The figures represent the maximum benefit available for each household size and do not mean every SNAP recipient will receive the maximum amount. A household’s actual monthly benefit is calculated based on factors including household size, income and allowable deductions.

New Jersey separately maintains a minimum monthly SNAP benefit of $95 for eligible residents. If a recipient’s federally calculated benefit falls below $95, the state currently provides a supplemental payment to bring the monthly benefit to that amount.