Table A: TANF Basic Maintenance Needs Allowance and Maximum Standard of Need SR 00-22, 07/00 (FAM-A) |
The Standard of Need (SON) is equal to the Basic Maintenance Needs Allowance (BMNA) plus the maximum shelter allowance of $293.00
Household Size |
Basic Maintenance Needs Allowance (BMNA) |
Maximum Standard of Need (SON) |
1 |
$ 935 |
$1,228 |
2 |
$1,301 |
$1,594 |
3 |
$1,679 |
$1,972 |
4 |
$2,023 |
$2,316 |
5 |
$2,351 |
$2,644 |
6 |
$2,794 |
$3,087 |
7 |
$3,138 |
$3,431 |
8 |
$3,647 |
$3,940 |
9 |
$3,931 |
$4,224 |
10 |
$4,352 |
$4,645 |
11 |
$4,828 |
$5,121 |
12 |
$5,221 |
$5,514 |
For household sizes over 12, calculate the BMNA by adding $67 for each additional person to the basic maintenance payment allowance (See FAM Part 601, Table B and divide the result by .1829. To obtain the SON, add the maximum shelter allowance of $293 to the BMNA figure.