SNAP in Montana: How to Apply
Where to apply for SNAP in Montana, what the income limits are according to the state itself, and the phone number for your EBT card.
- How to apply
- Online · Paper · Phone · In person
- Income limit
- $2,610
- first figure the state publishes
- Decision
- 7 days
- Program name
- SNAP
How do I apply for SNAP in Montana?
Online at https://apply.mt.gov. Also by phone on the Public Assistance Helpline 1-888-706-1535, in person at a local Office of Public Assistance, or by e-mailing for a PDF application (Spanish application also offered).
Who qualifies for SNAP in Montana?
People who live together and buy and prepare food together are one household; spouses and children under 22 living with their parents must be one household. Members must be U.S. citizens or legal aliens and must furnish or apply for a Social Security number. Income and resource limits must be met. Able-bodied members aged 16 through 59 must register for work and may have to join SNAP Employment and Training unless exempt.
What is the income limit for SNAP in Montana?
| Household size | Gross monthly income limit |
|---|---|
| 1 | $2,610 |
| 2 | $3,526 |
| 3 | $4,442 |
| 4 | $5,360 |
| 5 | $6,276 |
| 6 | $7,192 |
| 7 | $8,110 |
| 8 | $9,026 |
The first table the state publishes; the full wording, with net limits and maximum benefits where Montana prints them, is below.
State table 'SNAP Income Limits, October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026'. Households meeting Expanded Categorical Eligibility (gross / net monthly): 1 $2,610 / $1,305; 2 $3,526 / $1,763; 3 $4,442 / $2,211; 4 $5,360 / $2,680; 5 $6,276 / $3,139; 6 $7,192 / $3,596; 7 $8,110 / $4,055; 8 $9,026 / $4,513; each additional +$918 / +$459. All other households (gross / net): 1 $1,696 / $1,305; 2 $2,292 / $1,763; 3 $2,888 / $2,221; 4 $3,483 / $2,680; 5 $4,079 / $3,139; 6 $4,675 / $3,596; 7 $5,271 / $4,055; 8 $5,867 / $4,513; each additional +$596 / +$459. Resources: excluded for households meeting Expanded Categorical Eligibility; otherwise $4,500 if a member is 60+ or disabled, $2,750 for all others. Home, vehicles, tax-preferred education and retirement accounts and combat-related military pay are excluded. These are the figures Montana publishes itself — we do not copy them from the federal table, because several states set a higher limit than the federal one and Alaska and Hawaii have their own entirely.
What do I need to bring?
Not itemized on the Montana page we read. Expect proof of identity, address, income and expenses; the caseworker tells you exactly what is missing.
How long does SNAP take in Montana?
Expedited service: food benefits within 7 calendar days of the application date for households with under $150 monthly gross income and $100 or less liquid resources; migrant or seasonal farmworkers with $100 or less liquid resources; or households whose gross income plus liquid resources is less than their rent/mortgage plus utilities. The page does not state the standard 30-day timeframe.
Worth knowing in Montana
The EBT card is called the Montana Access Card. Limits are current FY2026 (Oct 1, 2025 - Sep 30, 2026). Montana uses Expanded Categorical Eligibility at 200% FPL, so two separate income tables apply. Deductions listed include 20% of earned income, a standard deduction, dependent care, legally owed child support, a share of shelter costs, and medical costs above $35/month for elderly or disabled members. The page describes ABAWD/work registration in general terms and does not mention the July 2025 federal changes.
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Read on dphhs.mt.gov on Sep 10, 2026. Income limits are the ones Montana publishes itself — never copied from the federal table or another state, because several states set a higher limit and Alaska and Hawaii have their own. Federal rules changed in 2025, so figures move: last review Sep 10, 2026, and we re-check monthly. If a number here does not match what the state tells you, the state is right.
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