2026 Universal Cash Handout Update! 'Up to 15,000 TWD per Person' – Eligible Residents to Receive Direct Deposits, 25 Counties and Cities Offering Additional Benefits

The central government's upgraded 'National Support Fund' plan, an expansion of the 10,000 TWD universal payment, is still under legislative review and has not yet been officially passed. However, 21 local governments across Taiwan—including 8 counties/cities and 13 townships—have already announced their own regional cash subsidies, with amounts reaching up to 10,000 TWD. This article compiles detailed information on subsidy amounts, eligibility based on household registration, and disbursement schedules to help qualified residents stay informed.

Yunlin County, Linnei Township: 3,600 TWD Living Subsidy, Disbursed in Three Phases from July 27

Yunlin County’s Linnei Township will distribute a 3,600 TWD living subsidy starting July 27 to residents registered by March 31 of this year who have not moved out or been removed from the household register (including newborns born and registered by that date). Approximately 16,000 people are expected to benefit. Disbursement will occur in three phases: Phases 1 and 2 (July 27 to September 9) will be in-person cash collection, while Phase 3 (September 14 to December 31, 2026) will accept bank transfer or check applications. Eligible residents should bring their ID and personal seal to complete the process. For details, visit the Linnei Township Office official website.

Local Stimulus Funds: Eligibility and Disbursement Timelines by Region

### Hualien County, Guangfu Township (Post-Disaster Revitalization Gift)

- Amount: 10,000 TWD per person - Eligibility: Registered in Guangfu Township by September 23, 2025, and still registered on June 8, 2026 - Disbursement Period: June 8, 2026 – August 8, 2026 (primarily via bank transfer, expected to credit accounts by early September)

### Hualien County, Wanrong Township (Revitalization Fund)

- Amount: 5,000 TWD per person - Eligibility: Registered in Wanrong Township by May 26, 2026 - Disbursement Method: Starting September 1, 2026, collect in person at designated locations with ID and seal

### Hualien County, Xiulin Township (Revitalization Fund)

- Amount: 3,000 TWD per person - Eligibility: Detailed criteria to be announced soon - Disbursement Timeline: Expected to begin in August 2026

### Hualien County, Fuli Township (Universal Cash Disbursement)

- Amount: 3,000 TWD per person - Eligibility: Registered in Fuli Township by December 31, 2025 (inclusive) - Disbursement Timeline: Gradual disbursement from May 19 to July 2, 2026

### Hualien County, Fenglin Township

- Amount: 3,000 TWD per person - Eligibility: Registered in Fenglin Township by April 30, 2026 - Disbursement Timeline: Expected to begin in August 2026

### Hualien County, Shoufeng Township

- Amount: 2,000 TWD per person - Eligibility: Registered in Shoufeng Township by December 31, 2025 - Disbursement Timeline: May 23–29, 2026 – disbursement completed

### Hualien County, Ruixi Township

- Amount: 3,000 TWD per person - Eligibility: Not yet announced - Disbursement Method: Collect in person at designated locations daily from July 27 to August 25, 2026 (9:00 AM–5:00 PM, with a one-hour break at noon)

### Miaoli County, Tongluo Township (Livelihood Relief Fund)

- Amount: 8,500 TWD per person - Eligibility: Registered in Tongluo Township by December 31, 2025, and born in Tongluo without moving out by April 30, 2026; includes newborns born by end of 2025 who complete registration before disbursement - Disbursement Method: Phase 1 (June 26–28) at temporary village collection points; direct bank transfer for seniors aged 65+; Phase 2 (June 29–July 3) for supplementary collection at township office; unclaimed amounts after deadline will be forfeited

### Miaoli County, Xihu Township (Economic Revitalization Gift)

- Amount: 5,000 TWD per person - Eligibility: Registered in Xihu Township by December 31, 2025 - Disbursement Method: Direct bank transfer on July 10, 2026, for seniors aged 65+; others collect cash at village community centers on July 11; unclaimed amounts can be collected at the township office from July 13–17

### Miaoli County, Sanwan Township (Local Care Gift)

- Amount: 5,000 TWD per person - Eligibility: Registered in Sanwan Township on January 31, 2026 - Disbursement Timeline: Expected to begin in July 2026

### Hsinchu County, Hengshan Township (Livelihood Price Subsidy)

- Amount: 5,000 TWD per person - Eligibility: Registered in Hengshan Township by May 4, 2026 (inclusive) - Disbursement Method: Collect cash at designated locations from July 14–16, 2026, as per notification; supplementary collection at Hengshan Township Office from July 17–21

### Hsinchu County, Guanxi Township (Revitalization Development Fund)

- Amount: 5,000 TWD per person (additional 2,000 TWD per low-income household) - Eligibility: Registered in Guanxi Township on May 29, 2026, without moving out before disbursement begins - Disbursement Timeline: Expected to begin in August 2026

### Yilan County, Touceng Township (Economic Revitalization Fund)

- Amount: 3,000 TWD per person - Eligibility: Registered in Touceng Township before July 2026 - Disbursement Timeline: To be reviewed by the township council in July 2026; disbursement to start upon approval

### Nantou County, Ren'ai Township (Post-Disaster Reconstruction Revitalization Fund)

- Amount: 2,000 TWD per person - Eligibility: Registered in Ren'ai Township by June 30, 2026 (inclusive) - Disbursement Timeline: Expected to begin on June 30, 2026

### Changhua County, Huatan Township (Economic Revitalization Gift)

- Amount: 6,000 TWD per person - Eligibility: Registered in Huatan Township by March 1, 2026 - Disbursement Timeline: Expected to be received by late May to early June 2026

### Yunlin County, Linnei Township (Living Assistance Fund)

- Amount: 3,600 TWD per person - Eligibility: Registered in Linnei Township by March 31, 2026 - Disbursement Timeline: Expected by end of 2026

### Chiayi City (Lunar New Year Double Red Envelope)

- Amount: 6,000 TWD per person (additional 1,000 TWD for seniors aged 65+) - Eligibility: Registered in Chiayi City by December 8, 2025 (inclusive) - Disbursement Status: Completed on April 30, 2026

### Chiayi County, Dapu Township (Livelihood Relief Fund)

- Amount: 6,000 TWD per person - Eligibility: Registered in Dapu Township by February 28, 2026 (inclusive) - Disbursement Status: Completed from May 4 to May 8, 2026

### Chiayi County, Dalin Township (Universal Consumption Fund)

- Amount: 3,000 TWD per person - Eligibility: Registered in Dalin Township by December 31, 2025 (inclusive), and still registered at time of roster creation - Disbursement Status: Completed on April 28, 2026

### Taitung County, Donghe Township (Economic Revitalization Fund)

- Amount: 3,000 TWD per person - Eligibility: Continuously registered in Donghe Township for at least 6 months before March 20, 2026, and still registered on disbursement date - Disbursement Period: June 10 to July 31, 2026

Penghu Islands: Generous Benefits and Final Collection Deadlines

Penghu County, located on the outlying islands, is offering the most generous subsidies in this round, with some areas exceeding 10,000 TWD. Collection requires personal ID and seal; proxy collection requires a notarized authorization letter. If an eligible recipient passes away before collection, legal heirs may claim on their behalf with a death certificate and household transcript.

### Penghu County, Xiyu Township

- Amount: 10,000 TWD per person - Eligibility: Registered in Xiyu Township by April 30, 2026 (inclusive) - Disbursement Status: Phase 1 (June 2–30) at village offices – completed; Phase 2 (July 1–31) supplementary collection at Xiyu Township Office

### Penghu County, Huxi Township

- Amount: 5,000 TWD per person - Eligibility: Registered in Huxi Township on March 29, 2026; newborns born before the base date must complete registration by June 30, 2026, with one parent registered in Huxi on the base date - Final Collection Deadline: Until 5:00 PM on June 30; unclaimed amounts after this time will be forfeited

### Penghu County, Wang’an Township

- Amount: 15,000 TWD per person - Eligibility: Registered in Wang’an Township by January 29, 2026 - Disbursement Status: Completed on April 30, 2026

### Penghu County, Baisha Township

- Amount: 10,000 TWD per person - Eligibility: All eligible residents - Disbursement Status: Completed on April 30, 2026

### Penghu County, Qimei Township

- Amount: 10,000 TWD per person - Eligibility: Registered in Qimei Township by January 29, 2026 - Disbursement Status: Completed on May 30, 2026