Eligibility

Eligibility is based on income, family size, and citizenship status.

Individuals who reside in Washington State must meet the following:

• Income requirements—see guideline table below
• Citizen requirements (include U.S. citizens and lawfully admitted residents who meet the 5-year residency requirement and some non-citizens).
• If clients are non-citizen but they have U.S. Citizen Children, their children may be eligible.
• Agree to participate in Food Assistance work and training program (if applicable).

How to apply

What to send:

• Complete the application and read the mailing instructions (PDF)
  • Application form also available in Spanish
    
• Proof of income

Where to send your application

• By mail:
  Access & Outreach
  Public Health — Seattle & King County
  401 5th Ave., Suite 1000
  Seattle, WA 98104
• By fax:
  Fax the application to 206-296-0881
• By email:
  CHAP@kingcounty.gov

NOTE: SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION DOES NOT GUARANTEE YOUR ELIGIBILITY.

Income and resource limits (200% of federal poverty level)

Have income at or under the amount below based on how often you are paid: