The USDA has announced the SNAP payment schedule for September 2024. Each state and territory has its own unique payment dates, and eligible recipients can expect payments to be loaded onto their Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) cards accordingly. Here’s a breakdown of when SNAP payments will be distributed in each state and territory.
States with the Same Payday
September 1 Only
- Alaska
- North Dakota
- Rhode Island
- Vermont
September 1 through 3
- Connecticut
September 1 through 4
- Wyoming
September 1 through 5
- Nebraska
- New Jersey
September 1 through 9
- New York
- Oregon
- West Virginia
September 1 through 10
- California
- Colorado
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Nevada
- Oklahoma
- South Carolina
September 1 through 13
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- Minnesota
September 1 through 14
- Maine
- Massachusetts
September 1 through 15
- Wisconsin
September 1 through 19
- Kentucky
September 1 through 20
- New Mexico
- Tennessee
- Washington
September 1 through 22
- Missouri
September 1 through 23
- Alabama
- Delaware
- Georgia
- Indiana
- Louisiana
- Maryland
September 1 through 28
- Florida
- Texas
September 2 through 6
- Montana
September 2 through 20
- Ohio
September 3 through 5
- Hawaii
September 3 through 21
- Michigan
- North Carolina
September 4 through 13
- Arkansas
- Minnesota
September 4 through 21
- Mississippi
September 5 Only
- New Hampshire
September 5, 11, and 15
- Utah
September 10 Only
- South Dakota
Over the First 10 Business Days
- Pennsylvania
SNAP Payment Dates for U.S. Territories
In addition to the states, the USDA has confirmed the following payment dates for U.S. territories:
- Guam: September 1-10
- Puerto Rico: September 4-22
- District of Columbia: September 1-10
- U.S. Virgin Islands: September 1
Maximum SNAP Benefits in September 2024
For the 48 contiguous states, the maximum monthly SNAP allotments for September 2024 are:
| Household Size | Maximum Monthly Benefit |
|---|---|
| 1 person | $291 |
| 2 people | $535 |
| 3 people | $766 |
| 4 people | $973 |
| 5 people | $1,155 |
| 6 people | $1,386 |
| 7 people | $1,532 |
| 8 people | $1,751 |
| Each additional person | +$219 |
Alaska, Hawaii, Guam, and the U.S. Virgin Islands have higher SNAP benefits due to their cost of living, but recipients in Hawaii will experience a reduction in the maximum amounts.
It’s also important to note that the next cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) won’t be applied until October 1, 2024.
Knowing when your state distributes SNAP benefits can help with financial planning and grocery shopping. While some states issue benefits in the first few days of the month, others stretch the payments across several weeks.
Check your state’s schedule and be ready for your benefits to be available.
FAQs
When will I get my September SNAP benefits?
Payment dates vary by state, from September 1 to September 28.
Why do some states have multiple SNAP payment dates?
States use different schedules based on factors like case numbers or EDG numbers.
What is the maximum SNAP benefit for a family of four in 2024?
The maximum is $973 per month.
Will there be a SNAP benefit increase in September 2024?
No, the next COLA adjustment is in October 2024.
How do payment dates differ in U.S. territories?
Dates range from September 1 to September 22, depending on the territory.
