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Arizona WIC: 2026–27 Income Limits and Moving In or Out

Moving TO Arizona

Moving to Arizona with WIC? Bring a Verification of Certification (VOC) from your old clinic and Arizona Department of Health Services must honor it — you keep your certification without a new income screening until the period ends, and if the clinic has a waiting list, you go to the top of it.

Leaving Arizona

Before leaving Arizona, ask your WIC clinic for a Verification of Certification (VOC). Every other state is federally required to accept it, so your certification continues after the move.

Official agency: Arizona Department of Health Services ↗

Arizona WIC at a glance

Program nameArizona WIC Program
Income limit185% of the federal poverty level (the federal maximum); met automatically if you get SNAP, Medicaid, or TANF
Accepts VOC transfer cardYes (federally required)
ProcessingCertification is normally completed at the clinic appointment itself; federal rules require an eligibility decision within 20 days of the request.

Arizona WIC income limits by household size (2026–27)

Arizona uses the federal maximum WIC income limit, 185% of the federal poverty level. These figures apply July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027.

Household sizeYearlyMonthlyWeekly
1 person$29,526$2,461$568
2 people$40,034$3,337$770
3 people$50,542$4,212$972
4 people$61,050$5,088$1,175
5 people$71,558$5,964$1,377
6 people$82,066$6,839$1,579
7 people$92,574$7,715$1,781
8 people$103,082$8,591$1,983
Each additional person+$10,508+$876+$203

Federal source: USDA WIC Income Eligibility Guidelines 2026–27 (91 FR 23050) (published 2026-04-29)

How to apply for WIC in Arizona

Apply with Arizona Department of Health Services, which runs the program as Arizona WIC Program. Go to the official agency page ↗

Processing time: Certification is normally completed at the clinic appointment itself; federal rules require an eligibility decision within 20 days of the request.

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Common questions

What is the WIC income limit in Arizona?

185% of the federal poverty level: $40,034 a year for a household of two and $61,050 for a household of four, for July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027. You also meet the income test automatically if you get SNAP, Medicaid, or TANF, if your family gets TANF, or if a pregnant woman or infant in your family gets Medicaid.

Does my Arizona WIC card work in another state?

Generally no — a WIC card works only at stores authorized by the state that issued it. Before you leave Arizona, get a Verification of Certification (VOC) from your clinic; the new state's WIC clinic must accept it and enroll you there.

How do I apply for WIC in Arizona?

Apply with Arizona Department of Health Services, which runs the program as Arizona WIC Program. Processing time: certification is normally completed at the clinic appointment itself; federal rules require an eligibility decision within 20 days of the request.

Who runs WIC in Arizona?

Arizona Department of Health Services, which runs the program as Arizona WIC Program. The official page and application link are cited below — always act through them.

Does Arizona make new residents wait for WIC?

No state may impose a residency waiting period for WIC. You apply as soon as you live in Arizona; eligibility is decided on Arizona's own rules.

Where do I report that I'm leaving Arizona?

Before leaving Arizona, ask your local WIC clinic for a Verification of Certification (VOC) card; the new state must accept it and honor the rest of your certification period (7 CFR 246.7).

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Terms on this page: Federal poverty level (FPL) · Verification of Certification (VOC) · Certification period

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Written by Benefits Transfer Editorial Team

Reviewed by Billy Reiner, Editor

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