How to Prove Income

If a consumer household’s gross annual income is 200% or less than the federal poverty guidelines, they qualify for the ACP.

The table below reflects the income limit by household size, which is 200% of the 2023 Federal Poverty Guidelines.

Household Size 48 Contiguous States, D.C., and Territories Alaska Hawaii
1 $29,160 $36,420 $33,540
2 $39,440 $49,280 $45,360
3 $49,720 $62,140 $57,180
4 $60,000 $75,000 $69,000
5 $70,280 $87,860 $80,820
6 $80,560 $100,720 $92,640
7 $90,840 $113,580 $104,460
8 $101,120 $126,440 $116,280
For each additional person, add: $10,280 $12,860 $11,820

To prove their gross annual income, consumers must provide a document that clearly shows their income information, such as*:

  • The prior year’s state, federal, or Tribal tax return
  • Current income statement from an employer or paycheck stub
  • Social Security statement of benefits
  • Unemployment or Workers’ Compensation statement of benefits
  • Divorce decree, child support award, or other official document containing income information

*To show documentation of income that does not cover a full year, such as current pay stubs, the documentation must cover three months in a row within the past twelve months.

Learn more about how to submit these documents, or, if you are a consumer, visit USAC’s Affordable Connectivity Program consumer website.