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District of Columbia WIC: 2026–27 Income Limits and Moving In or Out

Moving TO District of Columbia

Moving to District of Columbia with WIC? Bring a Verification of Certification (VOC) from your old clinic and DC Health (District of Columbia Department of Health) 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 District of Columbia

Before leaving District of Columbia, 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: DC Health (District of Columbia Department of Health) ↗ (application page)

District of Columbia WIC at a glance

Program nameDC WIC
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.

District of Columbia WIC income limits by household size (2026–27)

District of Columbia 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 District of Columbia

Apply with DC Health (District of Columbia Department of Health) online at dcwic.org, which runs the program as DC WIC. Go to the official application page ↗

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

Moving with more than one benefit? The relocation checklist orders every step for your move.

Common questions

What is the WIC income limit in District of Columbia?

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 District of Columbia 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 District of Columbia, 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 District of Columbia?

Apply with DC Health (District of Columbia Department of Health) online at dcwic.org, which runs the program as DC WIC. 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 District of Columbia?

DC Health (District of Columbia Department of Health), which runs the program as DC WIC. The official page and application link are cited below — always act through them.

Does District of Columbia make new residents wait for WIC?

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

Where do I report that I'm leaving District of Columbia?

Before leaving the District, ask your 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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