2026 Universal NT$10,000 Disbursement Update! National Support Fund Passes First Reading – 8 Local Cash Payments Across Taiwan by August

The 2026 universal cash disbursement of NT$10,000 per person, known as the 'National Support Fund 2.0,' is gaining significant attention. Many citizens are asking, 'When will it be distributed?' and 'Where can I collect it?' The special bill proposed by the central government for a universal NT$10,000 handout has passed its first reading in the Legislative Yuan, but it still awaits second and third readings. As such, the official disbursement timeline and method have not yet been finalized.

However, even before the central policy is confirmed, multiple counties, cities, and townships across Taiwan have already allocated budgets to distribute local economic revitalization funds, living allowances, and condolence payments. By the end of August, eight separate cash subsidies will be rolled out, with eligible individuals potentially receiving up to NT$10,000. This article summarizes the latest disbursement progress, including eligibility, amounts, timing, and collection methods for Linnei Township (Yunlin County), Fenglin Township, Xiulin Township, Guangfu Township, Ruixi Township (Hualien County), Guanxi Township (Hsinchu County), Sanwan Township (Miaoli County), and Huatan Township (Changhua County).

Latest Status of the Central NT$10,000 Disbursement

The Legislative Yuan is currently reviewing the special bill for the 'National Support Fund 2.0,' which proposes a universal NT$10,000 disbursement. While it has passed its first reading, it still requires second and third readings, along with related administrative procedures. Therefore, the central government has not yet begun disbursements, nor has it announced application methods or deposit timelines.

Before the central policy takes effect, many local governments have already budgeted and launched their own economic revitalization vouchers, living subsidies, and condolence payments. Eligible residents can collect these according to official announcements.

8 Local Cash Subsidies to Be Distributed by August 2026

### 1. Linnei Township, Yunlin County – Living Assistance Allowance

**Eligibility** Applicants must meet the following criteria: - Registered as a resident of Linnei Township by March 31, 2026 (inclusive), and not have moved out or been removed from the household register due to death before May 27, 2026. - Newborns born on or before March 31, 2026, who complete household registration before the collection deadline.

**Disbursement Amount** NT$3,600 per eligible person.

**Disbursement Schedule** - Phase 1: July 27 – August 9, 2026 – Cash collection at designated times and locations by village. - Phase 2: August 10 – September 9, 2026 – Cash collection at Linnei Township Office. - Phase 3: September 14 – December 31, 2026 – Submit paper application to Linnei Township Office for bank transfer or check issuance.

### 2. Fenglin Township, Hualien County – Economic Revitalization Voucher

**Eligibility** Applicants must meet the following criteria: - Registered as a resident of Fenglin Township, Hualien County, by April 30, 2026. - Newborns born by April 30, 2026, without completed birth registration must finalize registration before the collection deadline and remain registered in Fenglin Township on the disbursement start date. - Individuals who died or moved out before the June 30, 2026, registration cutoff date are not eligible.

**Disbursement Amount** NT$3,000 per eligible person, distributed per household.

**Disbursement Schedule** - August 3 – 10, 2026: Mobile distribution at community centers across villages. - August 11 – September 2, 2026: Collection at Fenglin Township Office. - August 24 – September 2, 2026: Apply for bank transfer via the Township Office’s Social Affairs Division.

### 3. Guanxi Township, Hsinchu County – Revitalization Development Fund

**Eligibility** - Registered as a resident of Guanxi Township by May 29, 2026, and not moved out or deceased before disbursement. - Foreign spouses must hold a valid residence permit issued by May 29, 2026, with their registered address in Guanxi Township.

**Disbursement Amount** NT$5,000 per person.

**Disbursement Schedule** - August 10 – 12, 2026: Distribution at designated locations by village. - August 14 – 16, 2026: Make-up collection at Guanxi Township Office.

### 4. Sanwan Township, Miaoli County – Living Subsidy

**Eligibility** - Registered as a resident of Sanwan Township by January 31, 2026. - Newborns must be born by April 17, 2026. - Seniors aged 65 and above, and indigenous people aged 55 and above who already receive senior citizen vouchers, will have the subsidy directly deposited into their existing account on August 10, 2026. No notification will be sent.

**Disbursement Amount** NT$5,000 per person.

**Disbursement Schedule** - August 13 – 15, 2026: Distribution at Sanwan Township Office and village community centers. - August 17 – 21, 2026: Make-up collection at the Township Office’s Finance and Welfare Division.

### 5. Xiulin Township, Hualien County – Economic Revitalization Voucher

**Eligibility** Applicants must meet at least one of the following: - Born by April 30, 2026, completed birth registration within 60 days, and registered in Xiulin Township. - Foreign nationals, mainland Chinese, Hong Kong, or Macau residents who are spouses of ROC nationals, holding residence, long-term residence, or settlement permits, with their registered address in Xiulin Township. - Even if divorced or spouse deceased, eligibility remains as long as the residence permit has not been revoked.

**Disbursement Amount** NT$3,000 per person.

**Disbursement Schedule** - August 15 – 16, 2026: Distribution at designated village locations. - August 17 – 21, 2026: Make-up collection at Xiulin Multi-Function Assembly Hall.

### 6. Guangfu Township, Hualien County – Post-Disaster Economic Revitalization Voucher

**Eligibility** - Registered as a resident of Guangfu Township by September 23, 2025, and still holding household registration in Guangfu Township as of June 8, 2026.

**Disbursement Amount** NT$10,000 per person – 'Matapan Stream Landslide Lake Post-Disaster Revitalization Voucher'.

**Collection Deadline** Distribution began on June 8, 2026, and has been extended until August 10, 2026.

### 7. Ruixi Township, Hualien County – Economic Revitalization Voucher

**Eligibility** - Registered as a resident of Ruixi Township by March 31, 2026, and still registered on the disbursement date. - Newborns born by April 30, 2026, without completed birth registration must finalize registration before the collection deadline and remain registered in Ruixi Township on the disbursement date. - Residents who die before the announcement date or during the collection period without claiming the payment are not eligible.

**Disbursement Amount** NT$3,000 per person.

**Disbursement Schedule** - Phase 1: July 27 – 29, 2026 – Distribution at Qinglian Temple, Ruixi Township. - Phase 2: July 30 – August 13, 2026 – Distribution at designated community centers by village. - Phase 3: August 14 – 25, 2026 – Collection at Ruixi Township Office.

### 8. Huatan Township, Changhua County – Economic Revitalization Voucher

**Eligibility** - Registered as a resident of Huatan Township by March 1, 2026.

**Disbursement Amount** NT$6,000 in cash per person.

**Disbursement Schedule** - July 20 – August 14, 2026: Distribution at designated village locations. - August 19 – November 30, 2026: Make-up collection available every Wednesday at Huatan Township Office.

2026 Local Subsidy Summary

| County/Township | Subsidy Name | Amount | Collection Deadline | |---|---|---|---| | Linnei, Yunlin | Living Assistance | NT$3,600 | Until Dec 31 | | Fenglin, Hualien | Economic Revitalization | NT$3,000 | Until Sep 2 | | Guanxi, Hsinchu | Revitalization Development | NT$5,000 | Until Aug 16 | | Sanwan, Miaoli | Living Subsidy | NT$5,000 | Until Aug 21 | | Xiulin, Hualien | Economic Revitalization | NT$3,000 | Until Aug 21 | | Guangfu, Hualien | Post-Disaster Revitalization | NT$10,000 | Until Aug 10 | | Ruixi, Hualien | Economic Revitalization | NT$3,000 | Until Aug 25 | | Huatan, Changhua | Economic Revitalization | NT$6,000 | Until Nov 30 |

It should be noted that the above local subsidies are separate from the central government’s 'National Support Fund.' The central disbursement plan is still under legislative review and has not yet begun accepting applications or disbursing funds. Eligible residents should follow each township’s announced schedule, location, and procedures to avoid missing the subsidy deadline.