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.