2026 Cash Handout Alert! One Town Starts Distributing 'NT$3,000 Red Envelopes' Now – Distribution Locations, Times & Full List of Subsidies Across Taiwan

To promote economic recovery following the Mata'an Stream landslide dam disaster, the Fenglin Township Office in Hualien County has officially launched an economic stimulus cash handout program today (3rd). Every resident registered in the township by April 30, 2026 (Year 115) is eligible to receive a NT$3,000 cash red envelope. Below is a comprehensive guide outlining eligibility, amount, collection methods, and deadlines for the Fenglin Township stimulus cash distribution.

Eligibility for the Universal Cash Disbursement in Fenglin Township, Hualien County:

Local Residents: Residents registered in Fenglin Township on or before April 30, 2026 (inclusive). (Note: Individuals who pass away or move out before the June 30, 2026 registry cutoff date are not eligible.)

Newborns: Children born on or before April 30, 2026, but whose birth registration has not yet been completed. As long as the birth registration is finalized before the collection deadline and the child remains registered in the township on the disbursement start date, they qualify.

How to Claim the Universal Cash in Fenglin Township:

The cash disbursement will generally be claimed by the household head, with two options available:

Option 1: Collect Cash In Person - Household Head Collecting Personally: Present the original National ID card of the household head (to be returned after verification) and personal seal. - Authorized Representative Collecting on Behalf: Submit the original ID card and seal of the household head, the original ID card and seal of the representative, and a power-of-attorney letter.

Option 2: Apply for Bank Transfer The household head must submit their original ID card, personal seal, and a copy of the front page of their financial institution savings account booklet to the Social Affairs Section of Fenglin Township Office. If applying via proxy, the representative’s original ID card and seal are also required.

Distribution Schedule and Locations for Fenglin Township Stimulus Cash:

- Shanxing Li: Neighborhoods 1-10 / 16-17 → August 3, 2027 (Monday), 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM, Shanxing Li Community Center - Shanxing Li: Neighborhoods 11-15 → August 3, 2027 (Monday), 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM, Zhongxing Li Community Center - Fengxin Li → August 3, 2027 (Monday), 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM, Fengxin Li Community Center - Beilin Li → August 4, 2027 (Tuesday), 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM, Beilin Li Community Center - Darong Li → August 4, 2027 (Tuesday), 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM, Darong No. 1 Village Community Center - Fengli Li → August 5, 2027 (Wednesday), 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM, Lizhi Li Community Center - Changqiao Li → August 5, 2027 (Wednesday), 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM, Changqiao Li Community Center - Linrong Li → August 6, 2027 (Thursday), 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM, Linrong Li Community Center - Senrong Li → August 6, 2027 (Thursday), 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM, Senrong Li Office - Nanping Li → August 7, 2027 (Friday), 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM, Nanping Li Community Center - Fengren Li → August 7, 2027 (Friday), 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM, Fengren Li Community Center - Fengzhi Li → August 10, 2027 (Monday), 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM, Lizhi Li Community Center - Fengyi Li → August 10, 2027 (Monday), 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM, Fengyi Li Community Center

📢 Important Reminder: The deadline to collect the stimulus cash is September 2, 2027 (inclusive). Failure to collect by this date will result in forfeiture of rights, with no reissue.

The Fenglin Township Office reminds residents that the disbursement process consists of three phases:

Phase 1 | Mobile Cash Distribution by Neighborhood Time: From August 3 to August 10, 2027. Location: Rotating distribution at neighborhood community centers (refer to official posters for exact schedule). The schedule may be adjusted in case of natural disasters or force majeure.

Phase 2 | On-Site Collection at Fenglin Township Office (for those who missed mobile phase) Time: From August 11 to September 2, 2027 (daily 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM). Location: Fenglin Township Office.

Phase 3 | Bank Transfer Application Time: From August 24 to September 2, 2027. Location: Apply at the Social Affairs Section of Fenglin Township Office.

Overview of Stimulus Funds and Relief Benefits Across Taiwan

Besides Yunlin Linnei and Hualien Ruixue, various local governments across Taiwan have introduced subsidies ranging from NT$3,000 to NT$10,000:

【Hengshan Township, Hsinchu County】Cost-of-Living Subsidy: NT$5,000 Eligibility: Registered by May 4, 2026 (inclusive). Disbursement: Completed fixed-site cash pickup at 17 locations across 11 villages from July 14–16; supplementary collection at Hengshan Township Office from July 17–21.

【Guanxi Town, Hsinchu County】Revitalization Development Fund: NT$5,000 (low-income households receive additional NT$2,000) Eligibility: Registered by May 29, 2026, and still residing at time of disbursement. Schedule: Expected to begin disbursement starting August 2026; specific details pending official announcement.

【Toucheng Town, Yilan County】Economic Revitalization Fund: NT$3,000 Eligibility: Estimated to include residents registered by July 2026 (approx. 27,600 beneficiaries). Latest Update: Planning to use surplus budget; proposal to be submitted to town council for review in July. Disbursement to commence immediately upon approval.

【Xihu Township, Miaoli County】Economic Revitalization Gift: NT$5,000 Eligibility: Registered by December 31, 2025. Schedule: Direct deposit into designated accounts for seniors aged 65+ on July 10; general residents collect at village community centers starting July 11; supplementary on-site collection at Xihu Township Office from July 13–17.

【Sanwan Township, Miaoli County】Local Care Gift: NT$5,000 Eligibility: Registered by January 31, 2026 (newborns must be born by April 17 and meet registration requirements). Schedule: Budget officially approved; planned for phased disbursement from July to August, aiming to complete all payments by end of August. Detailed schedule to be announced.

Central Region: Yunlin County Living Assistance

【Linnei Township, Yunlin County】Living Assistance Allowance: NT$3,600 Eligibility: Registered by March 31, 2026. Schedule: Three-phase disbursement starting July 27. Phase 1: July 27 – August 9, fixed-point distribution at designated village locations. Phase 2: August 10 – September 9, on-site cash collection at Linnei Township Office. Phase 3: September 14 – December 31, paper application for bank transfer or check collection.

Eastern Region: Hualien and Taitung Enhanced Stimulus (Up to NT$10,000)

【Guangfu Township, Hualien County】Post-Disaster Revitalization Gift: NT$10,000 Eligibility: Registered by September 23, 2025, and still residing on June 8, 2026. Schedule: Registration open from June 8 to August 10 (primarily via bank transfer); unified disbursement expected early September.

【Wanrong Township, Hualien County】Revitalization Fund: NT$5,000 Eligibility: Registered by May 26, 2026. Schedule: Starting September 1, residents can collect with ID and seal at designated locations.

【Fenglin Township, Hualien County】Revitalization Gift: NT$3,000 Eligibility: Registered by April 30, 2026. Schedule: Launching in August; collection available at neighborhood offices.

【Ruixue Township, Hualien County】Economic Revitalization & Care Gift: NT$3,000 Eligibility: Registered by March 31, 2026 (newborns must be born by April 30). Schedule: July 27 – August 25, collectable at designated stations or township office.

【Xiulin Township, Hualien County】Revitalization Fund: NT$3,000 Latest Status: Expected to begin disbursement in August; specific eligibility and location details to be formally announced soon.

【Donghe Township, Taitung County】Economic Revitalization Fund: NT$3,000 Eligibility: Continuously registered for at least 6 months prior to March 20, 2026, and still residing at time of disbursement. Deadline: Disbursement operations closing soon! Eligible residents must collect by the final deadline of July 31, or forfeit benefits.

【Xiyu Township, Penghu County】Economic Revitalization Gift: NT$10,000 Eligibility: Registered by April 30, 2026 (inclusive).