How to Apply for SNAP Benefits in Colorado

Applying for SNAP in Colorado is straightforward. You can submit your application online for the fastest processing, in person at a local office, or through the mail.

Online Application

The quickest way to apply is through the Colorado PEAK website. This online portal lets you create an account, complete the application, and upload required documents from your computer or mobile device.

• Visit the Colorado PEAK website to start.

• You can create an account to fill out and submit your application electronically.

In-Person Application

If you prefer face-to-face assistance, you can apply at your county's human services office. Staff can help you with the form and answer questions about the process or your eligibility.

• Use the state's website to find your county office.

• Visit the office to get help, fill out the form, and submit your application on-site.

Mail-In Application

A paper application is available if you cannot apply online or in person. You can download the form, print it, and fill it out at your convenience before mailing it to your local office.

• Download the application from the official SNAP page.

• Mail the completed form to your county's human services office for processing.

How to Contact EBT Customer Service in Colorado

• Call EBT customer service at 1-888-328-2656 for balance inquiries or to report a lost card.

• Live agents are available weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. MT.

• For help with your SNAP application, you will need to contact your county office.

See Colorado EBT Customer Service Contacts

How to Use Your SNAP Benefits in Colorado

Once you're approved for SNAP, you'll want to know how to use your benefits, including what you can buy and where.

What is an EBT Card and How to Use it?

Your SNAP benefits are loaded onto an Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) card each month. Think of it like a debit card specifically for your food benefits. It allows you to pay for groceries at authorized stores.

Using your EBT card is simple. At checkout, you just swipe or insert your card and enter your private Personal Identification Number (PIN). The process works just like using a regular debit card to make a purchase.

What Can You Buy with SNAP Benefits?

Your EBT card is for purchasing staple food items for your household. This includes most groceries you would find at a supermarket, allowing you to buy ingredients to prepare meals at home. Eligible items generally fall into these categories:

• Fruits and vegetables

• Meat, poultry, and fish

• Dairy products

• Breads and cereals

• Snack foods and non-alcoholic beverages

• Seeds and plants which produce food

It's also important to know what you cannot buy. SNAP benefits do not cover non-food items, vitamins, or hot foods that are ready to eat. You will need a different payment method for these restricted items:

• Alcohol, cigarettes, or tobacco

• Vitamins, medicines, and supplements

• Hot, ready-to-eat foods

• Non-food items like pet food, cleaning supplies, and cosmetics

How to Manage Your SNAP Benefits

Staying on top of your benefits helps you budget effectively and never miss a payment. Here’s how to manage your account.

How to Check Your EBT Balance

Knowing your balance helps you plan your shopping trips. You can check your EBT card balance by calling the number on the back of your card or by looking at your last grocery receipt.

You can also use the Colorado PEAK website to manage your case details. For a quick balance check on your phone, the Benny app shows your real-time SNAP and cash balance and offers cashback on eligible purchases.

EBT Deposit Schedule in Colorado

Your SNAP benefits are deposited onto your EBT card on the same day each month. The specific date depends on the last digit of your Social Security Number (SSN).

• If your SSN ends in 1: 1st of the month

• If your SSN ends in 2: 2nd of the month

• If your SSN ends in 3: 3rd of the month

• If your SSN ends in 4: 4th of the month

• If your SSN ends in 5: 5th of the month

• If your SSN ends in 6: 6th of the month

• If your SSN ends in 7: 7th of the month

• If your SSN ends in 8: 8th of the month

• If your SSN ends in 9: 9th of the month

• If your SSN ends in 0: 10th of the month

If your deposit day falls on a weekend or holiday, you will still receive your benefits on that day.

Renewing Your SNAP Benefits

To continue receiving SNAP benefits, you must renew them periodically. The state will mail you a recertification packet before your benefits are scheduled to end. This packet will include the necessary forms and instructions.

You can typically submit your renewal paperwork online through the Colorado PEAK website, by mail, or in person at your county office. Be sure to submit it by the deadline to avoid a gap in your benefits.

EBT Deposit Schedule in Colorado

In Colorado, SNAP benefits are deposited monthly on a set date. This date is based on the last digit of your Social Security Number, and knowing it helps you budget for groceries.

You can check our Colorado deposit schedule for your specific payment date.

See Colorado EBT deposit schedule for 2025

How to Check Your EBT Card Balance

You can check your balance through the online portal, by calling the number on your card, or by looking at your last grocery receipt. The Benny app also shows your real-time balance and offers cashback.

You can check out our guide covering each method on how to check EBT balance.

Check Your Colorado EBT Balance

Manage your SNAP Benefits and Get Cashback with Benny

Benny is a free app that helps you track your EBT balance in real-time and get cash back on eligible purchases at stores like Target, Walmart, Kroger, Costco, and others.

To get started, link your EBT card to the app. After you make a purchase, scan your receipt with Benny and receive cashback on SNAP-eligible items.

Download Benny to take control of your spending and get more out of your EBT benefits.