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Poverty Levels and Authorities
What are the U.S. Poverty Guidelines?

U.S. Poverty Guidelines are established each year in the Federal Register by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for administrative purposes. The poverty guidelines are a simplification of the "poverty thresholds," which are updated yearly by the Census Bureau for statistical purposes.
 
2023 Income Levels of Current Poverty Levels
(as of 01/12/23)
Household Size (all related individuals) GMI* 150% GMI 175% GMI 200% GMI 225%
1 $1,823 $2,126 $2,430 $2,734
2 $2,465 $2,876 $3,287 $3,698
3 $3,108 $3,625 $4,143 $4,661
4 $3,750 $4,375 $5,000 $5,625
5 $4,393 $5,125 $5,857 $6,589
6 $5,035 $5,874 $6,713 $7,553
7 $5,678 $6,624 $7,570 $8,516
8** $6,320 $7,373 $8,427 $9,480

*GMI means "Gross Monthly Income" (or take-home pay before deductions)

**For family units with more than 8 members, add $642 for each additional member at the 150% level, $749 at the 175%, $856 at the 200% level, and $963 at the 225% level.

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Authorities

Arizona Code of Judicial Administration § 5-206

Administrative Order 2015-97

ARS § 12-284, Fees

ARS § 12-302, Extension of time for payment of fees and costs; relief from default for nonpayment; deferral or waiver of court fees and costs; definitions

ARS § 22-281, Fees and deposits