2026 Universal Cash Payout: One Location Qualifies for '6,000 Yuan per Person,' Full List of 15 Counties and Cities in Taiwan with Bonus Payments

Huatan Township in Changhua County began distributing NT$6,000 in economic revitalization funds per person starting July 20, 2026. The first distribution site was Baya Village, attracting many residents who arrived early to queue. In response to public concerns about the financial impact of such a large payout, the Huatan Township Office explained that approximately 42,000 residents qualify, totaling NT$260 million. The funds primarily come from the township's previous year's budget surplus.

The office stated that over the past year, various cost-saving measures have been implemented, while tax revenues have significantly increased—inheritance tax by NT$36.9 million, gift tax by over NT$3 million, property tax by over NT$5 million, and deed tax by over NT$5 million. With annual revenues of NT$430 million and expenditures of NT$360 million, the township achieved a surplus of NT$70 million, ensuring a solid financial foundation. The distribution will not burden local finances.

Two-Stage Distribution Plan: Where to Collect if You Miss the First Round

Huatan Township Council Chair Shen Wen-sheng stated that a two-stage,分流 distribution mechanism has been implemented to ensure order and convenience.

Stage One runs from July 20 to August 14, daily from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Township staff will visit designated community centers, assembly halls, or temples in all 18 villages. The first day was held at Baya Village Community Center, followed by Huatan Village, Qiaotou Village, Zhongzhuang Village, Zhongkou Village, San Chun Village, Baisha Village, Beikou Village, Nankou Village, Lunya Village, Wende Village, Jindun Village, Yanzhu Village, Wandong Village, Changsha Village, Liucuo Village, Yongchun Village, and concluding at Changchun Community Center on August 14.

Stage Two runs from August 19 to November 30. Residents who missed the first round can collect their funds every Wednesday from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM at the Huatan Township Office. No claims will be accepted after the deadline.

What Documents Are Required for Collection? 4 Key Rules

To prevent residents from making unnecessary trips due to incomplete documentation, Chair Shen emphasized strict on-site verification. Residents should carefully prepare the following:

- For personal collection: the recipient’s original ID card and personal seal. - For family proxy collection: a power of attorney, the principal’s ID, the proxy’s original ID, and household register or household transcript. - For minors: legal guardians must apply on their behalf, presenting both the guardian’s and child’s ID documents and seals. - All proxies or legal guardians must present their own original ID and seal for verification.

2026 Nationwide Cash Handout and Bonus Summary

Below is a comprehensive list of cash disbursements and stimulus funds across Taiwan in 2026:

| County | Township | Payment Item & Amount | Distribution Schedule | Eligibility & Conditions | |--------|----------|------------------------|------------------------|----------------------------| | Hsinchu County | Guanxi Township | Revitalization Development Fund: NT$5,000 per person (NT$2,000 extra for low-income households) | To be distributed in August | Residents registered in Guanxi as of May 29, 2026, and not moved out before disbursement | | Hsinchu County | Hengshan Township | Livelihood Price Subsidy: NT$5,000 per person | July 14–16 (make-up until July 17) | Residents registered in Hengshan before May 4, 2026 | | Miaoli County | Xihu Township | Economic Revitalization Gift: NT$5,000 per person | Starting July 10, 2026 | Residents registered in Xihu before December 31, 2025 | | Miaoli County | Tongluo Township | Livelihood Relief Fund: NT$8,500 per person | June 26–July 3 (elderly via bank transfer) | Residents or newborns registered in Tongluo before December 31, 2025, and not moved out by April 30, 2026 | | Miaoli County | Sanwan Township | Local Care Gift: NT$5,000 per person | July–August 2026 (estimated) | Residents registered in Sanwan as of January 31, 2026 | | Changhua County | Huatan Township | Economic Revitalization Gift: NT$6,000 per person | Starting July 20, 2026 | Residents registered in Huatan before March 1, 2026 | | Nantou County | Ren'ai Township | Revitalization Gift: NT$2,000 per person | Estimated June 30, 2026 | Residents registered in Ren'ai by June 30, 2026 | | Yunlin County | Linnei Township | Livelihood Assistance: NT$3,600 per person | Phased from July 27 (cash July 27–Sept 9; bank transfer after) | Residents registered in Linnei before March 31, 2026 | | Yilan County | Touceng Township | Economic Revitalization Fund: NT$3,000 per person | Under council review in July | Residents registered in Touceng before July 2026 | | Hualien County | Fuli Township | Revitalization Gift: NT$3,000 per person | May 19–July 2 | Residents registered in Fuli by December 31, 2025 | | Hualien County | Fenglin Township | Revitalization Gift: NT$3,000 per person | Starting August 2026 | Residents registered in Fenglin before April 30, 2026 | | Hualien County | Shoufeng Township | Revitalization Gift: NT$2,000 per person | May 23–29 | Residents registered in Shoufeng by December 31, 2025 | | Hualien County | Guangfu Township | Revitalization Gift: NT$10,000 per person | Registration open from June 8 (estimated counter payout early September) | Residents registered by May 26, 2026 | | Hualien County | Ruishi Township | Economic Revitalization & Care Gift: NT$3,000 per person | July 27–August 25 (9:00–17:00) | Registered in Ruishi by March 31, 2026; or newborns born by April 30, 2026 | | Hualien County | Wanrong Township | Revitalization Gift: NT$5,000 per person | Starting September 1, 2026 | Residents registered in Wanrong by May 26, 2026 | | Taitung County | Donghe Township | Economic Revitalization Fund: NT$3,000 per person | June 10–July 31 | Registered in Donghe by March 20, 2026, continuously for 6 months, and still registered at disbursement | | Penghu County | Huxi Township | Revitalization Gift: NT$5,000 per person | Until June 30, 5:00 PM | Registered in Huxi on March 29, 2026 (including newborns born that day and registered by June 30) | | Penghu County | Qimei Township | Revitalization Gift: NT$10,000 per person | Until May 30, 2026 | Residents registered in Qimei by January 29, 2026 (including newborns born that day) | | Penghu County | Xiyu Township | Economic Revitalization Gift: NT$10,000 per person | June 2–July 31 | Residents registered in Xiyu by April 30, 2026 |