Utah SNAP Benefits Calculator 2025

You can apply for Utah SNAP benefits online at jobs.utah.gov/mycase. Benefits start with the day of application. You can also visit local employment centers. Online applications process faster than mailed forms.

The household's total income per month cannot be more than 130% of poverty based on the household's size. Net income must be at or below 100% of poverty level. There is no gross income limit in Utah for households with a household member who is 60 or older or has a disability. Income limits change yearly based on federal poverty guidelines.

All other households have an asset limit of $3,000. If the household contains a member who is age 60 years or older or has a medically verified disability, there is a maximum resources limit of $4,500. Your home and car usually don't count toward this limit. Bank accounts and cash on hand do count.

Your application will be decided on within 30 days after the date it is received. You may be eligible for expedited service (receiving SNAP within seven (7) calendar days). Emergency SNAP can be approved same day. Processing time depends on your household situation.

No documents are needed to file an application. You can submit your application first. You will receive a form that lists the items needed to complete your application. Common documents include ID, income proof, and utility bills. Missing documents won't delay your application start date.

Student between ages of 18 and 49 may be able to receive SNAP if they meet certain requirements. Students must work 20 hours weekly or qualify for work-study. Students with children under 6 may qualify easier. Part-time students have different rules than full-time students.

Food Stamps are issued through the Utah Horizon card, which acts as a "debit card" to buy groceries. The Horizon card works at most grocery stores. You do not pay Utah's sales tax on food when using your Horizon card. Cards are mailed after approval and reload monthly.

Even if you are not a U.S. citizen, you may be eligible to receive SNAP. Legal permanent residents can apply after 5 years. Some refugees and asylum seekers qualify immediately. Immigration status affects eligibility but doesn't prevent all non-citizens.

Food Stamps can only be used to buy food and seeds to grow food for human consumption. You can buy fruits, vegetables, meat, and dairy products. You cannot buy alcohol, tobacco, or hot prepared foods. Seeds and plants that grow food are allowed.

You can check your Utah Horizon card balance online or by phone. Most grocery store receipts show your remaining balance. You can also call the number on your card. Balance information updates after each purchase or monthly deposit.

Report theft by phone. Submit claims by mail, fax, or in-person at local offices. The state has 30 calendar days to validate the claim. Benefits for approved claims are issued immediately upon claim approval. You must get a replacement card right away.

Work requirements depend on your age and household situation. People aged 18-49 without dependents must work or train. Elderly people and disabled people don't have work requirements. Parents with young children have different work rules.

Most Utah SNAP cases need recertification every 12 months. Elderly and disabled households may have longer periods. You'll get notices before your benefits expire. Missing recertification deadlines stops your benefits immediately.

You are in a household with less than $150 in monthly gross income and have less than $100 cash on hand may qualify for emergency benefits. Emergency SNAP provides benefits within 7 days or same day. You must complete the full application process later. Emergency situations include recent job loss or unexpected expenses.

You can use Utah SNAP benefits at most grocery stores. Farmers markets accept SNAP in many areas. Some convenience stores and gas stations accept EBT cards. Online grocery shopping with SNAP is available through approved retailers.