Welfare Info

North Dakota Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)

North Dakota

What is North Dakota Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) ?

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) safeguards the health and well-being of low income North Dakotans. SNAP benefits are provided to supplement an individual or a family's food budget.

SNAP recipients are issued an Electronic Benefit Transfer card (EBT). The store cashier runs the EBT card through a point-of-sale device to subtract the recipient's purchase amount from their allotted SNAP benefits. North Dakota SNAP operates under the requirements of the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Administration

North Dakota Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is administered by North Dakota.

Program Requirements

Qualification Requirements Last Updated on 2025-03-01

To be eligible for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the state of North Dakota and meet one of the following requirements:

  • You have a current bank balance (savings and checking combined) under $2,250, or
  • You have a current bank balance (savings and checking combined) under $3,500who share their household with one of the following:
    • A person or persons age 60 and over or
    • A person with a disability (a child, your spouse, a parent, or yourself).

In order to qualify, you must have an annual household income (before taxes) that is below the following amounts:

Annual Household Income Limits (before taxes)
Household Size* Maximum Income Level (Per Year)
1 $19,578
2 $26,572
3 $33,566
4 $40,560
5 $47,554
6 $54,548
7 $61,542
8 $68,536

*For households with more than eight people, add $6,994 per additional person. Always check with the appropriate managing agency to ensure the most accurate guidelines.

Application Details

What is the application process for North Dakota Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) ?

To apply online, go to the Application page.

To apply in person, bring a printed and completed application to your local administering agency (blank applications will be available at your local administering agency). To find your local agency go to the County Social Services page. 

Print an application from the Application page. 

Contact Info

1-800-755-2716

How to Apply

Apply for North Dakota SNAP

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