2026 Cash Handout is Here! Starting August 10, 7,000 NT Dollars to Be Distributed — One Region Qualifies for Immediate Payout; Collection Methods, Timing, and Additional Subsidies Across 9 Counties and Cities in Taiwan

Attention residents of Guanshi Township, Hsinchu County! In response to international developments and to strengthen local resilience, Guanshi Township officially passed a self-governance ordinance in May this year, launching a three-day cash disbursement of NT$5,000 per person starting August 10. Low-income households on the designated list will receive an additional NT$2,000 per household. Eligible residents should prepare required documents according to their village’s schedule and collect the funds accordingly. Additionally, the deadline for claiming NT$10,000 in cash in Guangfu Township, Hualien County, is August 10; unclaimed funds will be returned to the treasury and forfeited. This article compiles eligibility criteria, disbursement amounts, and collection times and locations for cash handouts across Taiwan in August.

Guanshi Township, Hsinchu County: Who Qualifies for the NT$5,000 Stimulus? Full Details on Eligibility and Amounts

According to regulations set by the Guanshi Township Office, eligibility for this subsidy is strictly determined based on household registration and official authority records. Individuals meeting the following conditions are eligible:

- Registered Residents: Those registered in Guanshi Township on or before May 29, 2026, who have not moved out or passed away by the disbursement start date (August 10), will receive NT$5,000 in cash. - Foreign Spouses: Holders of valid residency or settlement permits issued on or before May 29, 2026, with their registered address in Guanshi Township, are eligible for NT$5,000 each. - Additional Support for Low-Income Households: Designated low-income households (eligibility determined as of May 29) will receive an additional NT$2,000 per household. This supplementary amount will be directly deposited by the Guanshi Township Office.

Collection Schedule Released! Staggered Distribution Over Three Days by Village

To manage crowd flow, the Guanshi Township Office has divided collection times across three days by village:

- August 10 (Mon): Dongxing, Nanxiong, Beishan, Dong’an, Xinfu, Nanshan, and Ren’an Villages. - August 11 (Tue): Dongguang, Nanxin, Dongshan, Beidou, and Shiguang Villages. - August 12 (Wed): Datong, Dongping, Shanglin, Xinli, Xian, Yushan, Jinshan, Jingshan, and Nanhe Villages.

Required Documents for In-Person or Proxy Collection

The subsidy will primarily be disbursed in cash and can be collected in person or by an authorized proxy. Required documents are as follows:

- In-person collection: Original national ID card and personal seal. - Minors (aged 7 to under 14 without ID cards): May present a household register or a household transcript issued within the last 7 days (all entries must be included) as an alternative ID.

Guangfu Township, Hualien County: NT$10,000 Cash Handout — Deadline August 10, Unclaimed Funds Forfeited

The Guangfu Township Office in Hualien County announced the disbursement of the "Matatam Creek Landslide Lake Post-Disaster Economic Revitalization Gift Money" to boost the local economy and assist residents in recovering their livelihoods. The application period for the NT$10,000 cash disbursement in Guangfu Township ends on August 10. Unclaimed funds will be returned to the treasury and forfeited.

- Eligibility: Registered in Guangfu Township before September 23, 2025, and still holding household registration as of June 8, 2026. - Schedule: Applications accepted until August 10. Both bank transfers and in-person collection are available. Unclaimed funds after the deadline will be forfeited.

August 2026: Overview of Additional Stimulus Funds and Living Subsidies Across Taiwan

Before central government policies are finalized, nine local governments across Taiwan have already launched regional stimulus and living subsidy programs:

### Huatan Township, Changhua County (NT$6,000 per person)

- Eligibility: Registered by March 1, 2026 (inclusive). - Schedule: Fixed-point disbursement from July 20 to August 14; supplementary collection at Huatan Township Office every Wednesday from August 19 to November 30.

### Sanwan Township, Miaoli County (NT$5,000 per person)

- Eligibility: Registered by January 31, 2026; newborns must be born on or before April 17, 2026. - Schedule: Direct bank transfer on August 10 for seniors aged 65+ and indigenous residents aged 55+; fixed-point collection from August 13 to 15; supplementary collection at the township office from August 17 to 21.

### Linnei Township, Yunlin County (NT$3,600 per person)

- Eligibility: Registered by March 31, 2026, and not moved out or deceased by May 27, 2026. - Schedule: Village-level fixed-point distribution from July 27 to August 9; cash collection at Linnei Township Office from August 10 to September 9; bank transfer or check collection from September 14 to December 31.

### Fonglin Township, Hualien County (NT$3,000 per person)

- Eligibility: Registered by April 30, 2026 (disbursed per household). - Schedule: Mobile distribution at community centers from August 3 to 10; cash collection at Fonglin Township Office from August 11 to September 2; bank transfer applications from August 24 to September 2.

### Xiulin Township, Hualien County (NT$3,000 per person)

- Eligibility: Registered by April 30, 2026 (including eligible foreign spouses). - Schedule: Distribution at designated village locations on August 15–16; supplementary collection at Xiulin Multi-Purpose Assembly Hall from August 17 to 21.

### Ruisui Township, Hualien County (NT$3,000 per person)

- Eligibility: Registered by March 31, 2026, and still registered on the disbursement date. - Schedule: Distribution at Qinglian Temple from July 27 to 29; community centers from July 30 to August 13; supplementary collection at Ruisui Township Office from August 14 to 25.

### Xikou Township, Chiayi County (NT$2,000 per person)

- Eligibility: Registered by March 1, 2026, and still registered on the roster date. - Schedule: Distribution expected in August; official schedule to be announced after approval by Chiayi County Government.

Summary Table: Stimulus Funds by Region

| Region | Disbursement Amount | Key Registration Criteria | Final Collection Deadline | |--------|------------------------|----------------------------|----------------------------| | Guangfu Township, Hualien County | NT$10,000 | Registered before 2025/09/23 and still registered on 2026/06/08 | August 10 (forfeited if late) | | Huatan Township, Changhua County | NT$6,000 | Registered on or before 2026/03/01 | November 30 | | Guanshi Township, Hsinchu County | NT$5,000 | Registered before 2026/05/29 (low-income +NT$2,000) | August 10 | | Sanwan Township, Miaoli County | NT$5,000 | Registered before 2026/01/31 (seniors direct transfer on 8/10) | August 21 | | Linnei Township, Yunlin County | NT$3,600 | Registered before 2026/03/31 (not moved/deceased by 5/27) | December 31 (transfer/check) | | Fonglin Township, Hualien County | NT$3,000 | Registered before 2026/04/30 (per household) | September 2 | | Xiulin Township, Hualien County | NT$3,000 | Registered before 2026/04/30 (including foreign spouses) | August 21 | | Ruisui Township, Hualien County | NT$3,000 | Registered before 2026/03/31 and still registered on disbursement date | August 25 | | Xikou Township, Chiayi County | NT$2,000 | Registered before 2026/03/01 and still registered on roster date | To be announced after county approval |

Source: Guanshi Township Office