CalFresh – How to Apply
Online
You can apply for CalFresh online at BeneficiosCal.com. This is often the quickest and easiest way to apply for most benefits.
Paper Application
- Download an application (PDF) in English (Large Print) or Spanish.
- Drop it off at a Community Service Center, or
- Fax it to 805-658-4530, or
- Mail the completed form to:
Condado de Ventura
Human Services Agency L#5290
855 Partridge Dr.
Ventura, CA 93003-9565
By Phone
- Call 1-888-472-4463, TTY 1-800-735-2922 to request an application, which includes a postage-paid return envelope.
Formularios y documentos
- CalFresh Application English
- CalFresh Application español
- CalFresh Elderly Simplified Application English
- CalFresh Elderly Simplified Application Spanish
- CalFresh Elderly Simplified Application Large Print (English)
- CalFresh Elderly Simplified Application Large Print (Spanish)
- CalFresh & Medi-Cal Application English
- CalFresh & Medi-Cal Application español
- HSA Assistance Programs booklet English
- HSA Assistance Programs booklet español
Income Limits (through September 2025)
| Household Size* | Maximum Monthly Income |
|---|---|
| 1 | $1,632 |
| 2 | $2,215 |
| 3 | $2,798 |
| 4 | $3,380 |
| 5 | $3,963 |
| 6 | $4.546 |
| 7 | $5,129 |
| Each additional member | +583 |
Eligibility
To get CalFresh benefits, your income must be under certain limits (see chart). There is no longer a property limit for most households applying only for CalFresh; however for those applying for CalFresh and CalWORKs, the cash resource limit is $3,000 per family or $4,500 per family if a member is over age 60 or has a disability.
If you and/or your family are eligible for CalFresh benefits you are most likely also eligible for Medi-Cal health coverage and may apply for both programs by completing the application online at BenefitsCal.
Don’t Get Scammed!
¡Cuidado! If you’ve received a text or phone call asking for your personal information, contact your county right away. Your county and the state will never text or call you requesting your personal information such as your EBT card number and your personal identification number (PIN).
Nunca le des el número de tu tarjeta EBT ni el PIN a nadie. Con esta información, alguien podría robar sus beneficios. Mantenga siempre su PIN y el número de su tarjeta EBT en secreto.
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