SNAP in North Dakota for immigrants
SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program — food stamps) is available in North Dakota for eligible individuals. Federal rules apply (5-year bar for recent permanent residents, exemptions for refugees, asylees, children, etc.).
Official SNAP FY2026 limits — North Dakota
Source: USDA FNA — SNAP Cost-of-Living Adjustments
Fiscal year: Oct 1, 2025 - Sept 30, 2026 · Verified: 2026-05-25
Gross income limit (130% FPL) — North Dakota
| Household size | Max gross monthly income |
|---|---|
| 1 | $1,696 |
| 2 | $2,292 |
| 3 | $2,888 |
| 4 | $3,483 |
| 5 | $4,079 |
| 6 | $4,675 |
| 7 | $5,271 |
| 8 | $5,867 |
| Each Additional Member | $596 |
Maximum monthly benefit — North Dakota
| Household size | Max benefit |
|---|---|
| 1 | $298 |
| 2 | $546 |
| 3 | $785 |
| 4 | $994 |
| 5 | $1,183 |
| 6 | $1,421 |
| 7 | $1,571 |
| 8 | $1,789 |
| Each Additional Member | $218 |
Resource limit
- Households with member 60+ or disabled: $4,500
- Other households: $3,000
How to apply for SNAP in North Dakota
- Visit the North Dakota Department of Human Services site
- Complete the SNAP application (online, paper, or in person)
- You’ll have an interview (phone or in person)
- Decision in 30 days (or 7 days for emergencies)
- If approved, receive monthly EBT card
Typical benefits in North Dakota
- Average: $200-$300 per person/month
- Household of 4: ~$800-$1,200/month
Critical rules for mixed-status families
If your household has mixed status (undocumented parents + citizen children):
- Apply ONLY for citizen children (they are eligible)
- Don’t include ineligible members’ information
- Applying for children does NOT expose them immigration-wise
Does it affect my green card? — Public Charge
SNAP does NOT count under the current Public Charge rule (2022+).
Related
Last verified: 2026-06-10.
Official North Dakota SNAP contacts
- State program name: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) North Dakota EBT Card
- State SNAP agency — 800-755-2716: www.hhs.nd.gov/applyforhelp/snap · www.hhs.nd.gov/human-service/zones ·
- Apply online: www.applyforhelp.nd.gov/
- EBT card help — 800-630-4655: www.ebtedge.com
- Buy groceries online with EBT: official USDA retailer list by state
Source: USDA FNA SNAP state directory. Official state entry.
Maximum monthly benefit (FY2026)
The USDA adjusts SNAP maximums every October 1. These are the federal maximum allotments in effect through September 30, 2026 — your actual benefit depends on household income and deductions:
| Household size | Maximum monthly benefit (48 states + DC) |
|---|---|
| 1 | $298 |
| 2 | $546 |
| 3 | $785 |
| 4 | $994 |
| 5 | $1,183 |
| 6 | $1,421 |
| 7 | $1,571 |
| 8 | $1,789 |
| Each additional person | +$218 |
Source: USDA FNA, FY2026 COLA (effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026). USDA FNA PDF.
Related procedural information
- Federal benefits eligibility by immigration status — who qualifies for what
- Find legal aid in your state — public-benefits appeals
- ITIN for tax-funded benefits — eligibility requires SSN or ITIN
- Consulate of your country — many offer financial-assistance referrals
- Know Your Rights — public-benefits enrollment — agency confidentiality limits