NT$5,000 Cash Handout in 2026! Distribution Starts July 10 — 'Eligible Residents in One Area to Receive Direct Deposit,' Full List of 19 Cities and Counties in Taiwan Offering Additional Subsidies

While the nationwide NT$10,000 'National Support Fund' 2.0 awaits third reading in the legislature, local governments have already begun rolling out additional cash welfare programs. The Xihu Township Office in Miaoli County announced it will officially distribute NT$5,000 in economic stimulus funds per person starting July 11 (Saturday). For residents aged 65 and above, and indigenous residents aged 55 and above who receive senior citizen allowances, NT$5,000 will be directly deposited into their existing senior allowance accounts on July 10 (Friday). The township office has recently begun distributing notification letters and power-of-attorney forms through village and neighborhood leaders, urging eligible residents to pay close attention and prepare the required original documents as specified. As the path and impact of Typhoon Bavi remain uncertain, the office continues to closely monitor the latest typhoon developments. In a latest announcement on July 9, the Xihu Township Office clarified whether Typhoon Bavi would affect the distribution of the economic stimulus funds on July 11 (Saturday). The office has received numerous inquiries from residents expressing hope that the distribution proceed as scheduled. After comprehensive consideration of administrative operations and public feedback, the office confirmed that 'the distribution will proceed according to the original timeline.' However, as the actual impact of the typhoon on the township cannot be predicted, residents are urged to prioritize personal safety on the distribution day and to assess whether it is safe to travel—do not force yourself to go out. Those unable to collect on the day may still receive the funds during business hours from July 13 (Monday) to July 17 (Friday) at the township office. Eligibility will not be affected. Any updates will be immediately posted on the official website and Facebook fan page; residents are advised to stay informed and rely solely on official announcements. Additionally, residents aged 65 and above, and indigenous residents aged 55 and above receiving senior citizen allowances, are exempt from queuing and will receive direct deposits into their accounts on July 10 (Friday). The office will not send separate notifications to these individuals. Xihu Township, Miaoli County, to Distribute NT$5,000 Cash — Newborns Also Eligible! Two Qualification Criteria for Receiving the NT$5,000 Economic Stimulus Fund The NT$5,000 economic stimulus fund distributed by the Xihu Township Office in Miaoli County is based on household registration records and requires meeting the following two eligibility criteria: 1. Registered Residents: Individuals whose household registration was established in Xihu Township on or before December 31, 2025 (114th year). 2. Registered Newborns: Newborns born on or before December 31, 2025 (114th year) and legally registered in Xihu Township. How to Claim the NT$5,000 in Xihu Township, Miaoli County — Important: No Cross-Village Collection! Three-Phase Distribution and Make-Up Collection Schedule To manage crowd flow, the Xihu Township Office has planned a three-phase distribution process. Elderly residents meeting senior citizen criteria can receive funds directly via bank transfer without queuing: Phase 1: Direct Bank Transfer (July 10, 115th Year) For residents aged 65 and above, and indigenous residents aged 55 and above receiving senior citizen allowances, NT$5,000 will be directly deposited into their existing senior allowance accounts on July 10 (Friday). Eligible seniors do not need to appear in person, and no additional notification will be sent. Phase 2: On-Site Distribution at Each Village (July 11, 115th Year) On July 11 (Saturday) from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, funds will be distributed at designated locations as indicated on the notification letter. The office emphasizes that eligible individuals must collect at the specified location and cross-village collection is not permitted. Phase 3: Make-Up Collection at Township Office (July 13–17, 115th Year) Those unable to collect on distribution day, with incomplete documents, or in cases of inheritance due to death, must personally visit the Xihu Township Office during business hours (8:00–12:00, 13:00–17:00 daily) from July 13 (Monday) to July 17 (Friday) to complete make-up collection. Unclaimed funds after the make-up period will be forfeited. Different Requirements for Personal and Proxy Collection! Rules and Channels for Minors Upon receiving the double-sided printed notification letter and power of attorney, residents must carefully verify the 'recipient name and ID number, registered address, collection location, and distribution time,' and prepare the required original documents according to their collection status: Required Original Documents for On-Site Collection 1. Personal Collection: Notification letter (proxy section left blank), national ID card, and personal seal. 2. Proxy Collection: Notification letter and power-of-attorney affidavit (signed by both recipient and proxy), recipient’s ID, proxy’s ID, and proxy’s seal. 3. Minors (born after July 12, 1990): Collection limited to legal guardians or relatives registered in the same household. Required documents: Notification letter and power-of-attorney affidavit (signed by legal guardian if minor cannot sign), minor’s ID, household register, or household transcript issued within the last three months (one of the three), and the legal guardian’s or relative’s national ID and seal. 4. Eligible but Deceased Before Collection: Legal heirs must prepare relevant documents during the make-up collection period (July 13–17, business hours) and apply at the Xihu Township Office. The township office warns that any false claims, fraudulent collection, or disputes arising from proxy collection will be fully liable to the proxy, who must unconditionally return the collected amount. For any questions regarding distribution, please contact the Civil Affairs Section of Xihu Township Office at 037-921515 ext. 128 or 111. Xihu Township, Miaoli County, NT$5,000 Economic Stimulus Fund Claim Guide. (Image: Miaoli County Xihu Township Office) 2026 Nationwide Cash Handout and Additional Subsidies by City and Township Summary City/County Township Amount Distribution Date Eligibility Criteria Hsinchu County Guanxi Township Development Stimulus Fund: NT$5,000 per person; low-income households receive additional NT$2,000. Distribution as early as August Residents registered in Guanxi Township on May 29, 2026, and not moved out before the distribution start date. Hengshan Township Livelihood Price Subsidy: NT$5,000 per person Distribution starts July 14, 15, 16 Residents registered in Hengshan Township, Hsinchu County, on or before May 4 this year. Miaoli County Xihu Township Economic Stimulus Gift: NT$5,000 per person Distribution starts July 10, 2026 Residents registered in Xihu Township by December 31, 2025 Tongluo Township Livelihood Relief Fund: NT$8,500 per person Distributed from June 26 to July 3; direct deposit for seniors aged 65+ (indigenous aged 55+) into senior allowance accounts Residents registered in Tongluo Township by December 31, 2025, and still registered (not deregistered) as of April 30, 2026 Sanwan Township Local Care Gift: NT$5,000 per person Distribution starts July 2026 Residents registered in Sanwan Township by January 31, 2026 Changhua County Huatan Township Economic Stimulus Gift: NT$6,000 per person Expected late May to early June 2026 Residents registered in Huatan Township by March 1, 2026 Nantou County Ren'ai Township NT$2,000 per person Distribution starts June 30, 2026 Residents registered in Ren'ai Township by June 30, 2026 (inclusive) Yunlin County Linnei Township Livelihood Assistance Fund: NT$3,600 per person Distribution in phases starting July 27 · July 27 to September 9: On-site cash collection · September 14 to December 31, 2026: Apply for bank transfer or check Residents registered in Linnei Township by March 31, 2026 Yilan County Touceng Township Economic Stimulus Fund: NT$3,000 per person To be submitted to Township Council in July, distribution upon approval Residents registered in Touceng Township before July 2026 Hualien County Fuli Township NT$3,000 per person Distributed gradually from May 19 to July 2, 2026 Residents registered in Fuli Township by December 31, 2025 (inclusive) Fenglin Township NT$3,000 per person Distribution starts August 2026 Residents registered in Fenglin Township by April 30, 2026 Shoufeng Township NT$2,000 per person Distribution from May 23 to 29, 2026 Residents registered in Shoufeng Township by December 31, 2025 Guangfu Township NT$10,000 per person Registration open from June 8 to August 2026, distribution expected early September To be officially announced by the township office Ruixi Township Economic Stimulus and Care Gift: NT$3,000 per person Distribution from July 27 to August 25, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM Residents registered in Ruixi Township by March 31, 2026, and newborns born by April 30, 2026 (inclusive) Wanrong Township NT$5,000 per person Distribution starts September 1, 2026 Residents registered in Wanrong Township by May 26, 2026 Taitung County Donghe Township Economic Stimulus Fund: NT$3,000 per person Distribution from June 10 to July 31, 2026 Residents continuously registered in Donghe Township for at least 6 months before March 20, 2026, and still registered on distribution day Penghu County Huxi Township NT$5,000 per person Now until June 30, 5:00 PM Residents registered in Huxi Township on March 29, 2026 (including newborns born by that date and registered by June 30, 2026, with one parent registered in Huxi on the reference date) Qimei Township NT$10,000 per person Now until May 30, 2026 Residents registered in Qimei Township on or before January 29, 2026 (including newborns born by that date and registered by May 30, 2026)