Social Security unveils exceptions to SSI income and resource limits to get payments

Social Security manages applications for this benefit, but it is the Federal government the one that funds it. The Supplemental Security Income, also known as SSI, is meant to be a financial support for Americans who meet special requirements and have difficulties making ends meet. That implies they have both limited income and limited resources.

If you still do not know what income refers to, it is basically the money you get every month. For example, it could be wages, pensions of even Social Security benefits. However, income may also include housing and food. When it comes to resources, it could be a second vehicle you own or the money you have in your bank account.

SSI: income & resource limit exceptions in 2025

In general, the Social Security Administration does not count the following things as income, so they are income-limit exceptions.

Specific expenses for people with a disability
Specific expenses for people with blindness
Rent rebates or property tax refunds
Section 8 housing vouchers
SNAP benefits, the former Food Stamps program know called Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
State SSI supplement payments

Resource limit exceptions are:

Any property you cannot sell or use
household goods and personal belongings
1 vehicle per household
your home and the land it is on as long as you are currently living there

Is the income limit for SSI the same in the 50 States?

As a matter of fact, the Social Security Administration states that some States have higher monthly income limits. This is because the cost of living is not exactly the same in all States. Check the full list below: