Wyoming SNAP (Food Stamps): 2026 Income Limits and Moving In or Out
Moving TO Wyoming
Wyoming SNAP does not accept transferred cases from other states: every new Wyoming resident applies fresh through Wyoming Department of Family Services. There is no waiting period tied to how recently you arrived — eligibility is decided on Wyoming's own income and household rules from the day you become a resident.
Leaving Wyoming
Leaving Wyoming ends your Wyoming SNAP case — no state will take it over. Close the case with Wyoming Department of Family Services effective your move month, then apply in your destination state immediately after arriving.
Official agency: Wyoming Department of Family Services ↗ (application page)
Wyoming SNAP at a glance
| Program name | Wyoming SNAP |
|---|---|
| Broad-Based Categorical Eligibility | No (standard federal rules) |
| Gross income limit | 130% of the federal poverty level |
| Processing | Federal SNAP standard: 30 days; expedited service within 7 days |
Wyoming SNAP income limits by household size (FY2027)
These limits apply October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027. Wyoming applies the standard federal tests: gross income up to 130% of the federal poverty level and net income (after deductions) up to 100%.
| Household size | Gross monthly limit (130% FPL) | Net monthly limit (100% FPL) | Maximum monthly benefit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $1,729 | $1,330 | $306 |
| 2 people | $2,345 | $1,804 | $562 |
| 3 people | $2,960 | $2,277 | $808 |
| 4 people | $3,575 | $2,750 | $1,023 |
| 5 people | $4,191 | $3,224 | $1,217 |
| 6 people | $4,806 | $3,697 | $1,463 |
| 7 people | $5,421 | $4,170 | $1,616 |
| 8 people | $6,037 | $4,644 | $1,841 |
| Each additional person | +$616 | +$474 | +$225 |
- Gross limits match USDA's published FY2027 130% table (130% of the 2026 HHS poverty guidelines, 48 contiguous states and DC, ÷ 12, rounded up). Maximum benefits are USDA's published FY2027 allotments.
- Households with a member 60+ or disabled skip the gross test and only need to meet the net limit. The asset limit is $3,000 ($4,750 with a member 60+ or disabled).
Federal sources: USDA SNAP FY2027 Cost-of-Living Adjustments (published 2026-08-21) · HHS 2026 Poverty Guidelines (91 FR 1797) (published 2026-01-15)
How to apply for SNAP in Wyoming
Apply with Wyoming Department of Family Services online at dfs.wyo.gov. Go to the official application page ↗
Processing time: Federal SNAP standard: 30 days; expedited service within 7 days.
Common questions
What is the SNAP income limit in Wyoming?
Wyoming's gross income limit is 130% of the federal poverty level: $1,729 a month for one person and $3,575 for a household of four, for October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027.
Can I use my Wyoming EBT card in another state?
Yes. SNAP EBT cards work at authorized stores in every state, so you can spend benefits already on the card after you move. But you can only receive SNAP from the state you live in: report the move to Wyoming Department of Family Services, then apply in your new state.
How do I apply for SNAP in Wyoming?
Apply with Wyoming Department of Family Services online at dfs.wyo.gov. Processing time: federal SNAP standard: 30 days; expedited service within 7 days.
Who runs SNAP in Wyoming?
Wyoming Department of Family Services. The official page and application link are cited below — always act through them.
Does Wyoming make new residents wait for SNAP?
No state may impose a residency waiting period for SNAP. You apply as soon as you live in Wyoming; eligibility is decided on Wyoming's own rules.
Where do I report that I'm leaving Wyoming?
Contact your local DFS field office to report your move and close your SNAP case before applying in your new state — no SNAP in two states in the same month.
Every move involving Wyoming
From Wyoming to…
- Alabama
- Alaska
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- District of Columbia
- Florida
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Rhode Island
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
To Wyoming from…
- Alabama
- Alaska
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- District of Columbia
- Florida
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Rhode Island
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
Other benefits in Wyoming
- Medicaid in Wyoming
- WIC in Wyoming
- Unemployment in Wyoming
- TANF in Wyoming
- SNAP in every state
- State benefits statistics
Terms on this page: Federal poverty level (FPL) · Broad-Based Categorical Eligibility (BBCE) · Expedited SNAP · EBT (Electronic Benefit Transfer)
Official sources
Every fact above was checked against these official pages. Last verified .
- Wyoming DFS SNAP — accessed 2026-08-08
- Wyoming DFS SNAP — How to Apply — accessed 2026-08-08
- USDA FNS BBCE state chart — accessed 2026-08-08