Latest Update on 2026 Nationwide $10,000 Disbursement! National Support Fund Passes First Reading, Local Governments Across Taiwan Add Bonuses – Up to $10,000 Cash per Person

The highly anticipated '2026 National Support Fund 2.0' special legislation draft, which proposes a cash disbursement of NT$10,000 to every citizen regardless of age, has successfully passed its first reading in the Legislative Yuan. However, due to the massive budget requirement of NT$236 billion—largely dependent on government borrowing—the Executive Yuan remains cautious and reserved in its support. The bill is currently stuck in committee review, with no progress yet toward second or third readings.

The government has issued a strong warning: the central government's official 'Universal $10,000 Disbursement' website (10000.gov.tw) has been permanently shut down. Citizens encountering online pages requesting personal information or bank account details to claim the central government's $10,000 payment should avoid them, as these are likely phishing scams.

With the central 'National Support Fund 2.0' bill stalled, local governments are taking initiative. Nine townships across Taiwan have launched their own bonus programs, offering various forms of economic revitalization funds or local living allowances based on their fiscal conditions—some providing up to NT$10,000 per person. These local measures cover post-disaster recovery, support for vulnerable groups, and local economic incentives. Since August, phased disbursement has begun in various regions, with some areas even offering bank transfer applications.

This article compiles the latest disbursement schedules, eligibility requirements, and application guidelines for townships across Taiwan, helping residents quickly verify their rights and claim cash benefits from local governments.

August Disbursements: 5 Townships Offering $3,000–$5,000 Bonuses

Yunlin County, Linnei Township (NT$3,600 Living Subsistence Allowance) Eligibility: Residents registered by March 31, 2026 (inclusive), who did not move out or pass away before May 27; or newborns born before March 31 and registered within the deadline. Schedule: July 27–August 9 (designated village locations); August 10–September 9 (township office in cash); September 14–December 31 (bank transfer or check collection).

Hualien County, Fenglin Township (NT$3,000 Economic Revitalization Voucher) Eligibility: Residents registered by April 30, 2026, or newborns born and registered by that date (excludes those who died or moved out before the June 30 registry deadline). Schedule: August 3–10 (mobile distribution across neighborhoods); August 11–September 2 (township office pickup); August 24–September 2 (transfer application at office).

Hsinchu County, Guanxi Township (NT$5,000 Development Incentive Fund) Eligibility: Residents registered by May 29, 2026 (inclusive), who remain registered at disbursement time; includes eligible foreign spouses. Schedule: August 10–12 (designated locations per neighborhood); August 14–16 (make-up pickup at township office).

Miaoli County, Sanwan Township (NT$5,000 Living Subsidy) Eligibility: Residents registered by January 31, 2026, or newborns born before April 17. Those with existing senior citizen allowance accounts will receive direct deposits on August 10. Schedule: August 13–15 (township office and village community centers); August 17–21 (make-up pickup at finance and welfare office).

Hualien County, Xiulin Township (NT$3,000 Economic Revitalization Voucher) Eligibility: Residents born and registered by April 30, 2026, including eligible foreign nationals and spouses from mainland China, Hong Kong, or Macau. Schedule: August 15–16 (designated village locations); August 17–21 (make-up pickup at Xiulin Multi-Purpose Assembly Hall).

Deadline Approaching: 3 Townships Offering Up to $10,000 – Act Now

Hualien County, Guangfu Township (NT$10,000 Post-Disaster Revitalization Voucher) Eligibility: Residents registered before September 23, 2025, and still registered on June 8, 2026 (special program following the Mata'an Stream landslide dam disaster). Schedule: Disbursement extended until August 10 (Monday).

Hualien County, Ruishi Township (NT$3,000 Economic Revitalization Voucher) Eligibility: Residents registered by March 31, 2026, or newborns born and registered by April 30. Schedule: After village-level distribution, final phase at Ruishi Township Office from August 14–25.

Changhua County, Huatan Township (NT$6,000 Economic Revitalization Voucher) Eligibility: Residents registered in Huatan Township by March 1, 2026 (inclusive). Schedule: Village-level distribution until August 14; make-up pickups every Wednesday from August 19 to November 30 at Huatan Township Office.

Under Preparation: Chiayi County, Xikou Township Plans $2,000 'Wellness Fund'

Chiayi County, Xikou Township (NT$2,000 Wellness Fund) Eligibility: Residents registered by March 1, 2026, and still registered on the registry date. Status: Scheduled for August implementation, pending approval and备案 (record-filing) from Chiayi County Government, after which the official schedule will be announced.

Summary of Local Government Cash Disbursements in August 2026

| County | Township | Benefit & Amount | Disbursement Schedule | |--------|----------|----------------|------------------------| | Yunlin | Linnei | NT$3,600 Living Subsistence | 7/27–8/9 (village), 8/10–9/9 (office), 9/14–12/31 (transfer/check) | | Hualien | Fenglin | NT$3,000 Economic Revitalization | 8/3–8/10 (mobile), 8/11–9/2 (office), 8/24–9/2 (transfer app) | | Hsinchu | Guanxi | NT$5,000 Development Fund | 8/10–8/12 (neighborhood), 8/14–8/16 (make-up) | | Miaoli | Sanwan | NT$5,000 Living Subsidy | 8/10 (direct deposit), 8/13–8/15 (locations), 8/17–8/21 (make-up) | | Hualien | Xiulin | NT$3,000 Economic Revitalization | 8/15–8/16 (village), 8/17–8/21 (hall) | | Hualien | Guangfu | NT$10,000 Post-Disaster | 6/8–8/10 (extended deadline) | | Hualien | Ruishi | NT$3,000 Economic Revitalization | 7/27–8/13 (centers), 8/14–8/25 (office) | | Changhua | Huatan | NT$6,000 Economic Revitalization | 7/20–8/14 (village), 8/19–11/30 (Wed office) | | Chiayi | Xikou | NT$2,000 Wellness Fund | Aug (pending county approval) |

Residents are advised to verify their eligibility and claim benefits before deadlines.