North Dakota WIC Income Limits
Updated September 2026
To qualify for WIC in North Dakota, your household's income needs to fall at or below the limits shown below — or you may qualify automatically if you're already enrolled in a program like Medicaid or SNAP. See "Automatic Income Eligibility" below for the North Dakota-specific programs that qualify you without extra paperwork.
Quick Answer
To qualify for North Dakota WIC, your household's gross income must fall at or below 185% of the federal poverty guidelines — or you qualify automatically if you're already enrolled in Medicaid, SNAP, or TANF. See the table below for exact limits by household size, effective July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027.
North Dakota WIC Income Guidelines
WIC compares your household's gross income against 185% of the federal poverty guidelines, updated annually by the USDA. These guidelines apply in North Dakota from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027.
| Household Size | Annual | Monthly | Twice-Monthly | Bi-Weekly | Weekly |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $29,526 | $2,461 | $1,231 | $1,136 | $568 |
| 2 | $40,034 | $3,337 | $1,669 | $1,540 | $770 |
| 3 | $50,542 | $4,212 | $2,106 | $1,944 | $972 |
| 4 | $61,050 | $5,088 | $2,544 | $2,349 | $1,175 |
| 5 | $71,558 | $5,964 | $2,982 | $2,753 | $1,377 |
| 6 | $82,066 | $6,839 | $3,420 | $3,157 | $1,579 |
| 7 | $92,574 | $7,715 | $3,858 | $3,561 | $1,781 |
| 8 | $103,082 | $8,591 | $4,296 | $3,965 | $1,983 |
| Each additional member | +$10,508 | +$876 | +$438 | +$405 | +$203 |
Household of 1
- Annual
- $29,526
- Monthly
- $2,461
- Twice-Monthly
- $1,231
- Bi-Weekly
- $1,136
- Weekly
- $568
Household of 2
- Annual
- $40,034
- Monthly
- $3,337
- Twice-Monthly
- $1,669
- Bi-Weekly
- $1,540
- Weekly
- $770
Household of 3
- Annual
- $50,542
- Monthly
- $4,212
- Twice-Monthly
- $2,106
- Bi-Weekly
- $1,944
- Weekly
- $972
Household of 4
- Annual
- $61,050
- Monthly
- $5,088
- Twice-Monthly
- $2,544
- Bi-Weekly
- $2,349
- Weekly
- $1,175
Household of 5
- Annual
- $71,558
- Monthly
- $5,964
- Twice-Monthly
- $2,982
- Bi-Weekly
- $2,753
- Weekly
- $1,377
Household of 6
- Annual
- $82,066
- Monthly
- $6,839
- Twice-Monthly
- $3,420
- Bi-Weekly
- $3,157
- Weekly
- $1,579
Household of 7
- Annual
- $92,574
- Monthly
- $7,715
- Twice-Monthly
- $3,858
- Bi-Weekly
- $3,561
- Weekly
- $1,781
Household of 8
- Annual
- $103,082
- Monthly
- $8,591
- Twice-Monthly
- $4,296
- Bi-Weekly
- $3,965
- Weekly
- $1,983
Each Additional Member
- Annual
- +$10,508
- Monthly
- +$876
- Twice-Monthly
- +$438
- Bi-Weekly
- +$405
- Weekly
- +$203
Source: USDA Food and Nutrition Administration
Automatic Income Eligibility in North Dakota
If anyone in your household already participates in North Dakota Medicaid, SNAP, or TANF, you automatically meet WIC's income requirement. Households enrolled in the Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR) also qualify automatically. Bring proof of that enrollment to your appointment instead of pay stubs, and your application can move faster.
What Counts as Income in North Dakota
North Dakota WIC counts gross household income before taxes — wages, self-employment earnings, Social Security payments, child support, alimony, unemployment benefits, and military pay. SNAP benefits, housing assistance, and tax refunds are not counted. Pregnant women count as two household members — themselves and each unborn child — when household size is calculated, which can move a family into a more favorable income bracket.
Income Is Not the Only Requirement
Meeting the income guidelines is only part of qualifying — North Dakota WIC also requires a nutrition-related need, identified by WIC staff at your free appointment through a quick check of height, weight, iron level, and diet history. Nearly all applicants meet this in some form; being pregnant alone qualifies. It's worth applying even if your income looks close to the limit, since it's based on recent pay rather than a full year and can shift with household size.
North Dakota Income Limit Questions
Do I automatically qualify for WIC if I receive Medicaid or SNAP in North Dakota?
Yes. If anyone in your household participates in North Dakota Medicaid, SNAP, TANF, or FDPIR, you automatically meet WIC's income requirement — bring documentation of that enrollment to your appointment instead of pay stubs.
Does my unborn baby count as a household member?
Yes. A pregnant woman counts as two people — herself and each unborn child — when North Dakota WIC calculates household size, which can move your family into a more favorable income bracket.
What if my household's income is slightly above the limit?
It's still worth applying. Income can be calculated from recent pay stubs rather than a full year, and factors like household size or a pregnancy can change your eligibility.
Is meeting the income limit enough to qualify for WIC in North Dakota?
No. Income eligibility is one requirement — North Dakota WIC also requires a nutrition-related need identified by WIC staff at your free appointment, which nearly all applicants meet in some form.
Compare Other States
WIC income limits are set state by state. These share North Dakota's census region — useful if you're moving, or comparing how another state runs the same program.
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