Utah WIC Income Limits
Updated August 2026
To qualify for WIC in Utah, 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 Utah-specific programs that qualify you without extra paperwork.
Utah 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 Utah 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 Utah
If anyone in your household already participates in Medicaid, SNAP, the Family Employment Program (Utah's name for TANF cash assistance), or FDPIR (Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations), you automatically meet WIC's income requirement. Bring your current Medicaid card, a SNAP or FEP award letter from the Department of Workforce Services, or proof of FDPIR participation to your appointment instead of pay stubs, and your application can move faster.
What Counts as Income in Utah
Utah WIC counts gross household income before taxes — wages, self-employment earnings, Social Security payments, child support, alimony, and unemployment benefits. Military families can exclude Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) from their income. SNAP benefits, housing assistance, and tax refunds are not counted. If pregnant, you can count your unborn child as a household member, which can raise the income threshold that applies to your family.
Income Is Not the Only Requirement
Falling under the income limit is one part of qualifying — Utah WIC also requires a nutritional risk finding from a WIC health professional at your free certification appointment, which nearly all applicants meet in some form; being pregnant alone qualifies. You'll also need to live in the service area of your local health department, which is confirmed with a proof-of-address document at your appointment.
Utah Income Limit Questions
Do I automatically qualify for WIC if I receive Medicaid or SNAP in Utah?
Yes. If your household participates in Medicaid, SNAP, or the Family Employment Program (Utah's name for TANF), 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 her unborn child) when Utah WIC calculates household size, which can move you 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 Utah?
No. Income eligibility is one requirement — Utah WIC also requires a nutritional risk determination made by a WIC health professional at your free certification appointment.
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