Oregon WIC Income Limits
Updated August 2026
To qualify for WIC in Oregon, 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 Oregon-specific programs that qualify you without extra paperwork.
Oregon 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 Oregon 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 Oregon
If anyone in your household is already fully eligible for the Oregon Health Plan (OHP, Oregon's Medicaid program), SNAP, TANF, or the Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR), your entire household automatically meets WIC's income requirement — no separate income documentation needed. Bring your OHP card, SNAP notice, or other current enrollment documentation to your appointment instead of pay stubs.
What Counts as Income in Oregon
Oregon WIC counts gross household income before taxes — wages, self-employment earnings, Social Security payments, child support, unemployment benefits, and military pay. SNAP benefits, housing assistance, and tax refunds are not counted. Oregon has a specific rule for pregnant applicants: household size is first calculated by counting the pregnant person as one member, and if that doesn't result in eligibility, staff may then count the pregnant person plus each unborn baby as additional household members, unless the applicant waives that increase.
Income Is Not the Only Requirement
Falling under the income limit is one part of qualifying — Oregon WIC also requires a nutritional risk finding from a WIC health professional at your free appointment, which nearly all applicants meet in some form; being pregnant alone typically qualifies. You can get an early read on eligibility with the USDA prescreening tool before contacting a local clinic, though it's only an estimate and doesn't replace an in-person application.
Oregon Income Limit Questions
Do I automatically qualify for WIC if I receive the Oregon Health Plan or SNAP?
Yes. If anyone in your household is fully eligible for the Oregon Health Plan (Medicaid), SNAP, TANF, or FDPIR, your household automatically meets 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 in Oregon?
It can. Oregon first calculates income eligibility by counting a pregnant applicant as one household member. If that doesn't result in eligibility, staff may then count the pregnant person plus each unborn baby as additional members, unless the applicant waives the increase.
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 Oregon?
No. Income eligibility is one requirement — Oregon WIC also requires a nutritional risk determination made by a WIC health professional at your free certification appointment.
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