2026 National Double Ninth Festival Elderly Allowance is Here! Up to NT$50,000 Cash Red Envelope per Person – Full Breakdown of Disbursement Amounts, Eligibility, and Methods Across 22 Counties and Cities

The 2026 Double Ninth Festival will be warmly celebrated on October 18, as municipal governments across Taiwan announce their annual elderly allowance subsidy policies to honor senior citizens. Since budgets are allocated independently by local governments, there are differences in registration duration, disbursement amounts, distribution channels, and asset-income exclusions (means-testing). The allowances range from a minimum of NT$500 to tens of thousands of dollars, with some counties and township offices offering additional bonuses, while others provide special gifts instead. This article comprehensively outlines the latest disbursement standards and collection methods for all 22 counties and cities (including offshore islands and local office bonuses) to help families easily understand their elders’ entitlements.

2026 Taipei City Double Ninth Elderly Allowance

### Eligibility Seniors aged 65 or older (55 or older for indigenous people) who have been registered in Taipei City for at least three months before July 18, 2026, and remain registered by December 31, 2026.

### Disbursement Amount - Ages 65–84 (55–84 for indigenous): NT$1,500 per person - Ages 85–98 (75–88 for indigenous): NT$3,000 per person - Ages 99+ (89+ for indigenous): NT$10,000 per person plus one gift

### Collection Methods - Low- and middle-income households: Direct bank transfer by the Social Welfare Department - General seniors: Online registration by August 14 for bank transfer (credited September 1) - September 7–18: Tap Elderly EasyCard at MRT station top-up machines or convenience stores - October 15–17: Collect cash at designated district office locations - Age 99+: Delivered personally by neighborhood officers

### Late Collection and Deadline Late claims accepted until December 31, 2026. Taipei City will upgrade its Elderly Love Card starting July, increasing monthly points to 600.

New Taipei City Double Ninth Elderly Allowance Standards

### Eligibility Seniors aged 65+ (55+ for indigenous) by the month of the festival, registered in New Taipei City for at least one year by the end of the festival month, and continuously registered until one month before the festival. No disbursement if death registration or household deregistration occurs between roster creation and disbursement.

### Disbursement Amount - Ages 65–79 (55–79 for indigenous): NT$1,500 per person - Ages 80–89: NT$2,000 per person - Ages 90–99: NT$5,000 per person - Age 100+: NT$20,000 per person

### Collection Methods - Priority: Bank transfer (application required by August 27 at district offices) - Unapplied cases: Cash delivered at fixed locations or home visits by district offices - Online inquiry available from June to December

Keelung City Double Ninth Elderly Allowance Standards

### Eligibility Seniors aged 65+ (55+ for indigenous) registered in Keelung City one month before the festival (by September 11, 2026).

### Disbursement Amount - Ages 65–99 (55–99 for indigenous): NT$1,000 per person plus one gift - Age 100+: NT$6,000 per person plus one gift

### Collection Methods - With post office account: Direct deposit on October 7 - Without account: Present ID and seal at household registration district office to collect cash - Late deposit date: November 7

Taoyuan City Double Ninth Elderly Allowance Standards

### Eligibility Seniors aged 65+ (55+ for indigenous) on the festival day, registered in Taoyuan City for at least six months with proof of residence. Foreign residents approved under the Ministry of Health and Welfare’s Mackay Program also eligible.

### Disbursement Amount - Ages 65–98: NT$2,500 per person - Age 99+: NT$20,000 per person

### Collection Methods - Ages 65–98: Direct deposit into post office or designated bank accounts by district offices five days before the festival (cash disbursement under special circumstances) - Age 99+: Delivered personally by district office or Social Welfare Department staff with慰问

Hsinchu County Double Ninth Elderly Allowance Standards

### Eligibility Aged 65 or older by December 31, 2026, registered in Hsinchu County after August 1, 2005 (ROC Year 94), and continuously registered for at least 10 years by the application date. Asset-income exclusions apply: individuals with annual income over NT$500,000, real estate with announced value over NT$5 million, active military, civil servants, public enterprise employees, or recipients of civil servant/military retirement pensions, elderly farmer allowances, or veteran support payments are excluded.

### Disbursement Amount - Eligible individuals: NT$10,000 per person

### Collection Methods - Paper application required between April 1 and September 30, 2026, at household registration township office (no reapplication needed for previously approved) - Applications April 1–May 31: Funded by end of July - Applications June 1–September 30: Funded by end of November

Hsinchu City Double Ninth Elderly Allowance Standards

### Eligibility Registered in Hsinchu City and aged 65+ by the day before the festival.

### Disbursement Amount - Ages 65–99: NT$2,000 per person - Age 100+: NT$6,000 per person

### Collection Methods - Recipients of elderly living allowances or those with registered post office/farmer’s association accounts: Direct deposit - Without account: Cash delivered by neighborhood officers - Unclaimed: Late collection available at city government Social Welfare Department until December 31

Miaoli County Double Ninth Elderly Allowance Standards

### Eligibility Registered in Miaoli County by January 1, 2025, and aged 65+ (born before January 1, 1961, ROC Year 50) or indigenous aged 55+ (born before January 1, 1971, ROC Year 60) by January 1, 2026.

### Disbursement Amount - NT$1,000 per person

### Collection Methods - Unified bank transfer to seniors’ registered financial accounts by township offices before the festival (post office or farmer’s association accounts recommended) - Unregistered: Submit consent form and bankbook copy to township office by November 28, 2025

Taichung City Double Ninth Elderly Allowance Standards

### Eligibility Born before December 31, 1971 (ROC Year 50, indigenous before December 31, 1981, ROC Year 60) and registered in Taichung City by August 27, 2026. No disbursement if deceased, missing without deregistration, or overseas preventing timely collection by the deadline.

### Disbursement Amount - Ages 65–89 (55–89 for indigenous): NT$2,000 per person - Ages 90–94: NT$3,000 per person - Ages 95–99: NT$5,000 per person - Age 100+: NT$10,000 per person

### Collection Methods - Bank transfer credited on October 8 (application required by August 28, online or paper) - Unapplied: Cash pickup at district offices from September 30 to October 19 - Late collection deadline: November 30

Changhua County Double Ninth Elderly Allowance Standards

### Eligibility Registered in Changhua County by January 1, 2026, and continuously registered until disbursement month without moving out. Seniors aged 65+ and indigenous aged 55–64. Welfare-eligible households must also qualify for low-income, middle-low income, disability allowance, or middle-low elderly living allowance.

### Disbursement Amount - General households: NT$1,000 per person - Welfare-eligible households: - Ages 65–79 (55–64 indigenous): NT$3,000 - Ages 80–89: NT$6,000 - Ages 90–99: NT$9,000 - Age 100+: NT$10,000 (county government disbursement)

### Collection Methods - Bank transfer credited before October 18 - Cash pickup: Phase 1: September 21–October 18; Phase 2: October 19–November 6 (Hua Tan, Lu Gang, Shen Gang, Xi Zhou only cash) - Late collection deadline: December 18

Nantou County Double Ninth Elderly Allowance Standards

### Eligibility Indigenous aged 55+ and seniors aged 65+ registered in Nantou County.

### Disbursement Amount - County standard: - Indigenous aged 55–64: NT$500 per person - Ages 65–99: NT$1,000 per person - Age 100+: NT$10,000 per person (personal慰问) - Nantou City Office bonus (must be registered in Nantou City for 6+ months): - Ages 65–89: Increased to NT$1,500 - Ages 90–99: Increased to NT$2,000 - Age 100+: NT$10,000 plus one gift

### Collection Methods - Distribution starts 14 days before festival. Choose cash envelope or bank transfer. Late claims accepted within 2 weeks after festival. - Nantou City bonus: Delivered by neighborhood and village leaders

Yunlin County Double Ninth Elderly Allowance Standards

### Eligibility Seniors aged 65+ registered in Yunlin County.

### Disbursement Amount - Ages 65–69: NT$1,000 per person - Ages 70–79: NT$2,000 per person - Ages 80–89: NT$3,000 per person - Ages 90–99: NT$6,000 per person - Age 100+: NT$12,000 per person

### Collection Methods - Direct bank transfer or village officers deliver cash in person - Centenarians: County government staff visit home to present gift

Chiayi County Double Ninth Elderly Allowance Standards

### Eligibility Aged 65 on festival day, registered in Chiayi County 6 months prior, and continuously registered until one month before the festival.

### Disbursement Amount - Ages 65–89: NT$3,000 per person - Ages 90–99: NT$6,000 per person - Age 100+: NT$9,000 per person

### Collection Methods - Distribution starts one week before festival - Ages 65–99: Choose cash or online application for bank transfer - Age 100+: County magistrate or representative visits home for慰问

Chiayi City Double Ninth Elderly Allowance Standards

### Eligibility Aged 65+ by the day before the festival, and registered 6 months prior.