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Date: April 23, 2026
Contact: Communications.odhs@odhs.oregon.gov
As the impacts of recent federally-directed changes to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) work rules begin to show in Oregon, the Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) is sharing information to help people who have lost benefits, or may lose them soon, understand how they may be able to get them back.
The Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) is making two updates to SNAP. Both changes start June 1, 2026.
Community partners can help make sure people understand how these changes may affect them.
1. Proof of Housing and Utility Costs Required
Starting June 1, people applying for SNAP or renewing benefits will need to provide proof of their housing and utility costs if it is not already on file.
This includes:
- Rent or mortgage
- Electricity, gas, water, and other utilities
If someone moves, they will also need to provide updated proof. In the past, many people only had to report these costs without documents. Benefits will not automatically stop if proof is not provided. However, benefits may be lower because these costs will not be counted.
2. SNAP Interviews Are Starting Again
A temporary rule allowed some households to skip renewal interviews. That rule ends May 31, 2026.
Starting June 1, interviews will be required again for households where:
- All adults are 60 or older or have a disability, and
- No one has earned income
Children can be in the household, but all adults must meet these rules. About 187,000 people in Oregon may be affected. Interviews are a normal part of SNAP and help make sure benefits are correct.
How Partners Can Help
You can support people by:
- Reminding them to gather proof of rent, mortgage, and utilities
- Encouraging updates if they move
- Letting older adults and people with disabilities know interviews are starting again
- Reminding people to watch for mail, email, or notices from ODHS
- Connecting people to ODHS or local offices if they need help
Sharing this information early can help prevent delays or lower benefits.
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