7 CFR § 273.2(j)(2)(ii)(A)-(B) and (iii) & 7 CFR § 273.8


Assets are cash, property or items with value, owned by an individual. Use countable assets at the time the EDG is interviewed to determine eligibility.


Note: RCE or ECE EDGs are automatically asset eligible.


The remainder of this item applies only to EDGs with an elderly or disabled member with gross income greater than 200% of the FPL.


Exception: Transferred assets policy also applies to EDGs who are RCE through receipt of SAGA or AABD.

Asset Limits

7 CFR § 273.8(b)


EDGs with an elderly or disabled member are not eligible for SNAP benefits if countable assets total more than $4,500.  

Exception: The asset limit is $4,500 if the only elderly or disabled member is ineligible or disqualified.

Excluded Member Assets

7 CFR § 273.2(j)(2)(v) and (4)(iii)(A) & 7 CFR § 273.8(a) and (e)(17)


Exclude assets of any EDG member who receives any of the following:

Note:  TFA-funded referral services benefit the entire EDG, including ineligible and disqualified members who made the EDG ineligible for RCE or ECE. 

Non-Member Assets

7 CFR § 273.8(i)(1)-(2) & 7 CFR § 273.11(d)


Do not count assets of the following individuals living with the EDG:

  • Boarders, unless included in the EDG
  • Ineligible students
  • Live-in attendants
  • Roomers
  • Other individuals living with the EDG who:
    • are not mandatory EDG members, and
    • do not purchase and prepare meals with the EDG.

For a full description, see Non-Members.


For an example see Non-Member Assets.


Last Update

Source #15

Effective Date: 10/01/2024