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3SquaresVT Income Guidelines (Oct 2024)


To qualify for a monthly payment, your net household income must be less than 100% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL) based on household size. Net household income = gross monthly household income minus allowable deductions.


Household Size

Expanded Gross
Monthly Income
(185% of FPL)

Maximum Net
Monthly Income
(100% of FPL)

1 $2,322 $1,255
2 $3,152 $1,704
3 $3,981 $2,152
4 $4,810 $2,600
5 $5,640 $3,049
6 $6,469 $3,497
7 $7,299 $3,945
8 $8,128 $4,394
9 $8,958 $4,843
10 $9,788 $5,292
For each additional member add +$830 +$449


Allowable deductions include:

  • A standard deduction based on household size
  • An earned income deduction (20% of earned income)
  • The cost of child/dependent care
  • Court-ordered child support paid to another household
  • Shelter expenses, up to a maximum amount
  • Some medical expenses for household members age 60+ or with a disability