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

Moving TO Oregon

Moving to Oregon with WIC? Bring a Verification of Certification (VOC) from your old clinic and Oregon Health Authority, Public Health Division 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 Oregon

Before leaving Oregon, 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: Oregon Health Authority, Public Health Division ↗ (application page)

Oregon WIC at a glance

Program nameOregon 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 typically completed at the first clinic visit; federal rules require an eligibility decision within 20 days of request. Oregon's online interest form is not an application — a local clinic completes enrollment.

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

Oregon 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 Oregon

Apply with Oregon Health Authority, Public Health Division online at oregon.gov. Go to the official application page ↗

Processing time: Certification is typically completed at the first clinic visit; federal rules require an eligibility decision within 20 days of request. Oregon's online interest form is not an application — a local clinic completes enrollment.

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

Common questions

What is the WIC income limit in Oregon?

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 Oregon 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 Oregon, 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 Oregon?

Apply with Oregon Health Authority, Public Health Division online at oregon.gov. Processing time: certification is typically completed at the first clinic visit; federal rules require an eligibility decision within 20 days of request. Oregon's online interest form is not an application — a local clinic completes enrollment.

Who runs WIC in Oregon?

Oregon Health Authority, Public Health Division. The official page and application link are cited below — always act through them.

Does Oregon make new residents wait for WIC?

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

Where do I report that I'm leaving Oregon?

Before you leave Oregon, 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. Oregon WIC serves all 36 counties through local health departments, nonprofits, tribal organizations, migrant health centers, and Head Starts — use the county lookup to reach your clinic.

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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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