North Dakota WIC: 2026–27 Income Limits and Moving In or Out
Moving TO North Dakota
Moving to North Dakota with WIC? Bring a Verification of Certification (VOC) from your old clinic and North Dakota Health and Human 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 North Dakota
Before leaving North Dakota, 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: North Dakota Health and Human Services ↗ (application page)
North Dakota WIC at a glance
| Program name | North Dakota WIC |
|---|---|
| Income limit | 185% of the federal poverty level (the federal maximum); met automatically if you get SNAP, Medicaid, or TANF |
| Accepts VOC transfer card | Yes (federally required) |
| Processing | ND states eligible applicants receive benefits the same day as their first appointment (about 30-45 minutes); federal rules require an eligibility decision within 20 days of request. |
North Dakota WIC income limits by household size (2026–27)
North Dakota uses the federal maximum WIC income limit, 185% of the federal poverty level. These figures apply July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027.
| Household size | Yearly | Monthly | Weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
- Computed from the 2026 HHS poverty guidelines (48 contiguous states and DC) exactly as USDA's 2026–27 WIC notice does: × 1.85, rounded up to the dollar.
- A pregnant woman counts each unborn child in her household size.
- You automatically meet the WIC income test if you get SNAP, Medicaid, or TANF, if your family gets TANF, or if a pregnant woman or infant in your family gets Medicaid.
Federal source: USDA WIC Income Eligibility Guidelines 2026–27 (91 FR 23050) (published 2026-04-29)
How to apply for WIC in North Dakota
Apply with North Dakota Health and Human Services online at hhs.nd.gov. Go to the official application page ↗
Processing time: ND states eligible applicants receive benefits the same day as their first appointment (about 30-45 minutes); federal rules require an eligibility decision within 20 days of request.
Common questions
What is the WIC income limit in North Dakota?
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 North Dakota 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 North Dakota, 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 North Dakota?
Apply with North Dakota Health and Human Services online at hhs.nd.gov. Processing time: ND states eligible applicants receive benefits the same day as their first appointment (about 30-45 minutes); federal rules require an eligibility decision within 20 days of request.
Who runs WIC in North Dakota?
North Dakota Health and Human Services. The official page and application link are cited below — always act through them.
Does North Dakota make new residents wait for WIC?
No state may impose a residency waiting period for WIC. You apply as soon as you live in North Dakota; eligibility is decided on North Dakota's own rules.
Where do I report that I'm leaving North Dakota?
Before you leave North Dakota, ask your local WIC clinic for a Verification of Certification (VOC) card. Federal rules (7 CFR 246.7) require your new state to accept it, so your certification moves with you for the rest of its period. ND WIC statewide line: (800) 472-2286.
Every move involving North Dakota
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To North Dakota 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
- Ohio
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- Oregon
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- Rhode Island
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
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Other benefits in North Dakota
- Medicaid in North Dakota
- SNAP in North Dakota
- Unemployment in North Dakota
- TANF in North Dakota
- WIC in every state
- State benefits statistics
Terms on this page: Federal poverty level (FPL) · Verification of Certification (VOC) · Certification period
Official sources
Every fact above was checked against these official pages. Last verified .
- North Dakota HHS WIC — accessed 2026-08-08
- ND WIC — apply — accessed 2026-08-08