Wisconsin Department
of Children and Families - Division
of Early Care and Education
Bureau of Child Care Subsidy Administration
Wisconsin Shares Handbook
The gross income limit for new applicants and Assistance Groups that have closed for more than one (1) calendar month is 185% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL).
These amounts were effective February 1, 2023. FPL amounts are updated annually. The current FPL amounts are published on the How to Apply for Wisconsin Shares webpage.
Assistance Group |
Annual 185% FPL |
Monthly 185% FPL |
2 |
$36,482 |
$3,040 |
3 |
$45,991 |
$3,833 |
4 |
$55,500 |
$4,625 |
5 |
$65,009 |
$5,417 |
6 |
$74,518 |
$6,210 |
7 |
$84,027 |
$7,002 |
8 |
$93,536 |
$7,795 |
9 |
$103,045 |
$8,587 |
10 |
$112,554 |
$9,380 |
Each
Additional |
$9,509 |
$792 |
This section last updated 10/1/2023