About Federal Poverty Guidelines:
Some organizations cannot serve people with annual incomes higher than their eligibility guidelines. Eligibility guidelines are usually a percentage of the federal poverty income amount. The chart below shows what different percentages of the federal poverty level are for different family sizes. Many legal services organizations use the chart below to determine who is eligible for help.
How to Use the Chart:
Match your family size with the percentage of the poverty level (eligibility level) in an organization's profile.
Example 1: If an organization's profile says "Your family's income should be at or below 125.0% of the poverty level," here's what you should do:
Step 1: Figure out what your family size is. Family size is the total number of people in the household.
Step 2: Go to that row on the chart.
Step 3: Move across the chart to the column that says "125%." Your annual income must be at, or lower than, the amount in that box. If your family size is 3, your family's annual income must be $22,000 or less. If your family size is 7, your family's annual income must be $40,000 or less.
Example 2: If an organization requires that your family's income must be at or below 200% of the poverty level and your family size is 3, your family's income must be $35,200 or less.
LawHelpCalifornia.org does not guarantee assistance from an organization even if you meet its income guidelines.
Percentages of the 2008 Federal Poverty Level
| Family Size |
125%(1) |
150%(2) |
187.5%(3) |
200%(4) |
300%(5) |
| 1 |
$13,000 |
$15,600 |
$19,500 |
$20,800 |
$31,200 |
| 2 |
$17,500 |
$21,000 |
$26,250 |
$28,000 |
$42,000 |
| 3 |
$22,000 |
$26,400 |
$33,000 |
$35,200 |
$52,800 |
| 4 |
$26,500 |
$31,800 |
$39,750 |
$42,400 |
$63,600 |
| 5 |
$31,000 |
$37,200 |
$46,500 |
$49,600 |
$74,400 |
| 6 |
$35,500 |
$42,600 |
$53,250 |
$56,800 |
$85,200 |
| 7 |
$40,000 |
$48,000 |
$60,000 |
$64,000 |
$96,000 |
|
8 |
$44,500 |
$53,400 |
$66,750 |
$71,200 |
$106,800 |
|
9 |
$49,000 |
$58,800 |
$73,500 |
$78,400 |
$117,600 |
| 10 |
$53,500 |
$64,200 |
$80,250 |
$85,600 |
$128,400 |
(1) For families of more than 10 people, add $4,500 for each additional family member.
(2) For families of more than 10 people, add $5,400 for each additional family member.
(3) For families of more than 10 people, add $6,750 for each additional family member.
(4) For families of more than 10 people, add $7,200 for each additional family member.
(5) For families of more than 10 people, add $10,800 for each additional family member.
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Can I get help if my annual income is larger than the guidelines?
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Some organizations may make exceptions for minority groups such as seniors, persons with HIV/AIDS, or persons experiencing domestic violence. Also, some organizations take into account extraordinary expenses such as childcare, medical bills, and debts.
Please see the organization's full profile for more information. |
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