Wisconsin Department
of Children and Families - Division
of Early Care and Education
Bureau of Child Care Subsidy Administration
Wisconsin Shares Handbook
The maximum gross income limit for cases after initial eligibility has been established is 85% of the State Median Income (SMI).
These amounts were effective March 1, 2023. 85% SMI and the corresponding Federal Poverty Level (FPL) are updated annually. The current SMI amounts are published on the How to Apply for Wisconsin Shares webpage.
Assistance Group |
Loss of Eligibility |
Loss of Eligibility |
2 |
302% FPL |
$4,956 |
3 |
295% FPL |
$6,122 |
4 |
292% FPL |
$7,289 |
5 |
289% FPL |
$8,455 |
6 |
287% FPL |
$9,621 |
7 |
260% FPL |
$9,840 |
8 |
239% FPL |
$10,058 |
9 |
221% FPL |
$10,277 |
10 |
207% FPL |
$10,496 |
This section last updated 10/1/2023