Tennessee’s SNAP change report form, HS-2302, is how you tell the Department of Human Services about a change in your income, household, address, or shelter costs. Most households on simplified reporting have until the 10th of the month after the change to submit it. A few changes carry a stricter 10-day deadline. The form is a PDF on the Tennessee DHS Forms and Applications page, and you can send it back online, by mail, by fax, or in person at a county office.
What You Have to Report
At certification, DHS tells you whether your case is on “simplified reporting.” Most Tennessee SNAP households are. Under simplified reporting, only three changes have to be reported between reviews:
- Household gross monthly income rising above the limit for your family size. Report by the 10th of the month after the change.
- An Able-Bodied Adult Without Dependents in the home whose work, volunteer, or training hours drop below 20 per week (80 per month). Same deadline.
- Lottery or gambling winnings of $4,500 or more. This one is due within 10 days of receiving the money, not the 10th of the next month.
If your case is not on simplified reporting, the rule is broader: report all changes within 10 days. That covers new employment, someone moving in or out, a new address, changes in rent or mortgage, and child support paid to someone outside the household. The form handles all of these categories no matter which reporting status you have, so you can also use it to report a change voluntarily. Doing that often helps when the change would raise your benefits.
2026 Gross Income Limits
The income trigger tracks the federal gross monthly income limit at 130 percent of the poverty level. For fiscal year 2026 (October 2025 through September 2026), Tennessee’s limits are:
- 1 person: $1,696
- 2 people: $2,292
- 3 people: $2,888
- 4 people: $3,483
- 5 people: $4,079
- 6 people: $4,675
- 7 people: $5,271
- 8 people: $5,867
- Each additional person: add $596
These figures are gross income, before taxes and deductions. Crossing the threshold for your household size triggers the reporting requirement even if the increase is temporary.
Filling Out HS-2302
Start at the top with the case name (head of household), case number, date, name of the person making the report, a phone number, and the reporter’s Social Security number. If you are adding someone to the household, you will also need that person’s Social Security number so DHS can check eligibility databases.
The household composition section asks who moved in or out. For a new member, list full name, Social Security number, date of birth, and relationship to the head of household. For someone who left, give the name, the date they left, and where they went. If that person had income counted on your case, note it in the employment section too.
If you moved, fill in the new address with your shelter costs: rent, landlord contact, house payment, homeowner’s insurance, property taxes, and which utilities you pay. Shelter costs feed into your benefit calculation, so an incomplete answer here can slow the adjustment.
For employment, list the employer, which household member works there, hourly pay, weekly hours, monthly amount, start date, and date of the first paycheck. For a job loss, give the employer and last day worked. There is space for child care expenses, which can affect deductions.
Unearned income goes in its own section: Social Security, disability, unemployment, pensions, or child support received, with source and monthly amount. If your household includes someone elderly or disabled, list any out-of-pocket medical expenses with the member’s name, the provider, and the amount.
Sign and date at the bottom. Your signature certifies the report is accurate, so check the numbers first.
Documents to Attach
Sending proof with the form prevents a back-and-forth that delays the benefit adjustment. Match your documents to the change:
- Income changes: pay stubs covering at least 30 days, an employer statement, or an award letter for benefits like Social Security or unemployment.
- Address or shelter costs: a signed lease, a utility bill showing the new address, or a mortgage statement.
- Household composition: identification for new members and, if they have income, verification of it.
- Child support paid: court orders or payment records showing amount and recipient.
- Medical expenses: itemized bills, pharmacy receipts, or insurance statements for out-of-pocket costs of an elderly or disabled member.
Send copies, not originals. DHS advises against mailing originals because they may not be returned.
How to Submit
Four options:
- Online. Log in to the One DHS Customer Portal at onedhs.tn.gov and use the “Family Assistance File Upload” link on the home page. This is the fastest route and gives an immediate confirmation.
- In person. Drop the packet off at your county DHS office. Offices serve all 95 counties and can be located through the DHS Office Locator. Visits are by scheduled appointment.
- Mail. Send the form and copies to your county office or to the Family Assistance Service Center, 505 Deaderick Street, Nashville, TN 37243. Allow extra time if your deadline is close.
- Fax. Each county office has its own fax number listed on the Office Locator. From outside Tennessee, you can also fax the Family Assistance Service Center at (615) 687-5535 or (615) 313-2360.
Whichever method you use, keep a copy and note the date. If DHS later disputes whether you reported on time, that record is your proof.
After You Submit
A caseworker reviews the report and documents. If something is missing, they will contact you, and a quick response keeps things moving. DHS then sends a written notice explaining whether your benefits will go up, down, or stay the same.
If the change will reduce or end your benefits, federal rules require an advance notice mailed at least 10 days before the action takes effect. The notice states the reason and your right to a fair hearing. Requesting a hearing before the effective date generally keeps your benefits at the current level until a decision is issued.
If You Miss the Deadline or Misreport
If HS-2302 is not returned by the due date, your SNAP benefits will end. That is stated on the form itself. Failing to report a change that would have lowered your allotment also creates an overpayment, which DHS will try to collect.
Overpayments can be repaid in a lump sum or on an installment plan. If you are still on SNAP when the overpayment is found, DHS reduces your monthly benefit by the greater of 10 percent or $10 per month. Former recipients get a demand letter, and no response within 20 days can trigger further collection.
Intentional misreporting is treated more harshly. A first intentional program violation brings a 12-month SNAP disqualification. A second brings 24 months. A third is permanent. The disqualification applies to the individual involved, but losing one member’s eligibility still changes the household’s benefit calculation.