VIP uses different thresholds to determine eligibility for different legal services. We evaluate your household’s gross income (line 6 on federal tax returns – before taxes), not adjusted gross income (after taxes).
If you’re a small business owner, your household income must not exceed 400% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines:
| Household Size | Limits for Small Businesses |
|---|---|
| 1 person | 63,840.00 per year |
| 2 people | 86,560.00 per year |
| 3 people | 109,280.00 per year |
| 4 people | 132,000.00 per year |
| 5 people | 154,720.00 per year |
| 6 people | 177,440.00 per year |
| 7 people | 200,160.00 per year |
| 8 people | 222,880.00 per year |
If you are a homeowner in Philadelphia looking for help with making a will (estate planning), your household income should be under these amounts (under 300% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines and 80% of Area Median Income):
| Household Size | Limits for Estate Planning Clients |
|---|---|
| 1 person | 47,880.00 per year |
| 2 people | 64,920.00 per year |
| 3 people | 81,960.00 per year |
| 4 people | 98,150.00 per year |
| 5 people | 106,050.00 per year |
| 6 people | 113,900.00 per year |
| 7 people | 121,750.00 per year |
| 8 people | 129,600.00 per year |
If you’re looking for legal help for yourself or your family, the process of getting help is slightly different. Please see the Get Legal Help page for details.