Vermont WIC Income Limits
Updated September 2026
To qualify for WIC in Vermont, 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 Vermont-specific programs that qualify you without extra paperwork.
Quick Answer
To qualify for Vermont 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.
Vermont 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 Vermont 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 — Vermont Program Names
If your household is currently enrolled in Vermont Medicaid, Dr. Dynasaur (Vermont's Medicaid/CHIP program for children and pregnant women), 3SquaresVT (SNAP), or Reach Up (TANF), you automatically meet WIC's income requirement and don't need to provide separate income documentation — just bring proof of your enrollment to your appointment.
Other Automatically Eligible Participants
Foster children and children receiving adoption assistance are automatically income-eligible for WIC regardless of the foster family's income. Pregnant and postpartum teenagers may also qualify under specific eligibility rules — your local WIC office can walk through what applies to your situation.
What to Bring if You Are Not Automatically Eligible
If you're not enrolled in a qualifying program, bring proof of income from the last 30 days, such as recent pay stubs or an employer letter. WIC staff will verify your household's income at your appointment. Vermont WIC does not ask about immigration or citizenship status as part of income eligibility.
Vermont Income Limit Questions
Do I automatically qualify for WIC if I receive 3SquaresVT or Dr. Dynasaur?
Yes. If your household is enrolled in Vermont Medicaid, Dr. Dynasaur, 3SquaresVT, or Reach Up, you automatically meet WIC's income requirement — bring documentation of that enrollment 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 Vermont WIC calculates household size, which can move you into a more favorable income bracket.
Are foster children automatically eligible for WIC in Vermont?
Yes. Foster children and children receiving adoption assistance are automatically income-eligible for WIC regardless of the foster family's income.
Is meeting the income limit enough to qualify for WIC?
No. Income eligibility is one requirement — Vermont WIC also requires a nutritional risk determination made by a WIC health professional at your free appointment.
Compare Other States
WIC income limits are set state by state. These share Vermont's census region — useful if you're moving, or comparing how another state runs the same program.
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