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Not sure if you are eligible? Call 202-832-NLSP during one of our intake days and one of our intake specialists will screen you for eligibility.
To be eligible for legal services from NLSP you must*:
- Be a resident of the District of Columbia or have a problem in the District of Columbia
- Have a household income at or below 125% of the federal poverty guidelines (see the chart below).
-In some cases we may be able to serve people with household income at or below 200% of the poverty guidelines - Be a U.S. Citizen or permanent resident
-Exception: NLSP may provide assistance to victims of domestic violence or trafficking without regard to immigration status. - Have a civil legal problem that we handle. Learn more about what types of cases we handle.
- Still not sure if you qualify? Call 202-832-NLSP or come to one of our offices (link to locations) during our intake hours for more information.
You are income eligible for NLSP’s services if your income is at of below 125% of FPG:
| Family Size | Yearly Income | Weekly | Bi-Weekly | Monthly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $14,850.00 | $280.58 | $571.15 | $1,237.50 |
| 2 | $20,025.00 | $385.10 | $770.19 | $1,668.75 |
| 3 | $25,200.00 | $484.62 | $969.23 | $2,100.00 |
| 4 | $30,375.00 | $584.13 | $1,168.27 | $2,531.25 |
| 5 | $35,550.00 | $683.65 | $1,367.31 | $2,962.50 |
| 6 | $40,725.00 | $783.17 | $1,566.35 | $3,393.75 |
| 7 | $45,913.00 | $882.94 | $1,765.88 | $3,826.08 |
| 8 | $51,113.00 | $982.94 | $1,965.88 | $4,259.42 |
For families/ households with more than 8 persons, for each additional family member add $5,200 per year.
You may be eligible for NLSP’s services if your income is at or below 200% of FPG:
| Family Size | Yearly Income | Weekly | Bi-Weekly | Monthly |
| 1 | $23,760.00 | $456.92 | $913.85 | $1,980.00 |
| 2 | $32,040.00 | $616.15 | $1,232.31 | $2,670.00 |
| 3 | $40,320.00 | $775.38 | $1,550.77 | $3,360.00 |
| 4 | $48,600.00 | $934.62 | $1,869.23 | $4,050.00 |
| 5 | $56,880.00 | $1,093.85 | $2,187.69 | $4,740.00 |
| 6 | $65,160.00 | $1,253.08 | $2,506.15 | $5,430.00 |
| 7 | $73,460.00 | $1,412.69 | $2,825.38 | $6,121.67 |
| 8 | $81,780.00 | $1,572.69 | $3,145.38 | $6,815.00 |
For families/ households with more than 8 persons, for each additional family member add $8,320 per year
*NLSP may not have sufficient resources to help all persons who meet income and case requirements.For families/ households with more than 8 persons, for each additional family member add $8,120 per year
