Please see below the information on the FFY21 Cost-of-Living-Adjustments for October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021 and you can view the full document here: https://cdss.ca.gov/Portals/9/Additional-Resources/Letters-and-Notices/ACINs/2020/I-65_20.pdf
Attached as well are a basic fact sheet for yourself, and the COLA updates flyer for clients in both Spanish and English.
Lastly, here is the CDSS link to access the FFY21 Income Inserts in a variety of languages: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/calfresh-outreach/logos-and-materials
FFY 2021 Maximum Allotments
FFY 2021 Maximum Shelter Deduction
o The maximum shelter deduction for households without an elderly or disabled member increased from $569 to $586.
FFY 2021 Homeless Shelter Deduction
o The homeless shelter deduction increased from $152.06 to $156.74
FFY 2021 Standard Deduction
FFY 2021 Standard Utility Allowance (SUA)
o The SUA amount increased from $432 to $438 . A household that has heating and cooling costs separate from their rent or mortgage is eligible for the SUA.
FFY 2021 Limited Utility Allowance (LUA)
o The LUA amount increased from $135 to $139. A household that does not qualify for the SUA but incurs expenses for at least two separate utilities other than heating and cooling, is eligible for the LUA.
FFY 2021 Telephone Utility Allowance (TUA)
o The TUA amount remains the same at $18. A household that is not eligible for the SUA or LUA, but incurs a telephone expense, or an expense for an equivalent form of communication, is eligible to receive a TUA.