2008/2009 HHS Poverty Guidelines

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For All States (Except Alaska and Hawaii) and for the District of Columbia

Size of family unit	100 Percent of Poverty	110 Percent of Poverty	130 Percent of Poverty	150 Percent of Poverty
1	$10,400	$11,440	$13,520	$15,600
2	$14,000	$15,400	$18,200	$21,000
3	$17,600	$19,360	$22,880	$26,400
4	$21,200	$23,320	$27,560	$31,800
5	$24,800	$27,280	$32,240	$37,200
6	$28,400	$31,240	$36,920	$42,600
7	$32,000	$35,200	$41,600	$48,000
8	$35,600	$39,160	$46,280	$53,400

For family units with more than 8 members, add $4,680 for each additional member at 130 percent of poverty.

Note: For optional use in FFY 2008 and mandatory use in FFY 2009

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