2009/2010 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	135 Percent of Poverty	150 Percent of Poverty
1	$10,830	$14,621	$16,245
2	$14,570	$19,670	$21,855
3	$18,310	$24,719	$27,465
4	$22,050	$29,768	$33,075
5	$25,790	$34,817	$38,685
6	$29,530	$39,866	$44,295
7	$33,270	$44,915	$49,905
8	$37,010	$49,964	$55,515

For family units with more than 8 members, add $5,049 for each additional member at 135 percent of poverty.

Note: For optional use in FFY 2009 and mandatory use in FFY 2010

Page Last Updated: September 24, 2009