The 2006 Poverty Guidelines, as published in the Federal Register, provide the basis for determining eligibility for most civil legal aid in Pennsylvania. Attached is a worksheet listing the published poverty income amounts � the 125 percent threshold amounts that most programs adhere to and the 187.5 percent threshold amount that is used by certain programs as a measure of who qualifies for reduced fee service.
2006 Federal Poverty Guidelines (X 200%)
for the 48 Contiguous States and the District of Columbia
Family Size |
Gross Yearly Income |
Gross Monthly Income |
1 |
$19,600 |
$1,633 |
2 |
$26,400 |
$2,200 |
3 |
$33,200 |
$2,767 |
4 |
$40,000 |
$3,333 |
5 |
$46,800 |
$3,900 |
6 |
$53,600 |
$4,467 |
7 |
$60,400 |
$5,033 |
8 |
$67,200 |
$5,600 |
Over 8 add per child |
+$6,800 |
$566 |
2006 Federal Poverty Guidelines (X 250%)
for the 48 Contiguous States and the District of Columbia
Family Size |
Gross Yearly Income |
Gross Monthly Income |
1 |
$24,500 |
$2,041 |
2 |
$33,000 |
$2,750 |
3 |
$41,500 |
$3,458 |
4 |
$50,000 |
$4,167 |
5 |
$58,500 |
$4,875 |
6 |
$67,000 |
$5,583 |
7 |
$75,500 |
$6,292 |
8 |
$84,000 |
$7,000 |
Over 8 add per child |
�$8,500 |
+$708 |
Click here for worksheet.
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