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.