Claim Your 2026 Cash Handout Now! One Township Offers NT$10,000 Per Person – Miss the Deadline and You Lose It. Full List of Distribution Locations and 9 Additional Counties/Cities in Taiwan

To support residents and revitalize local economies, local governments across Taiwan have passed autonomous regulations and allocated self-funded subsidies for eligible residents based on household registration criteria. This August alone, as many as nine townships and districts across Taiwan are conducting cash disbursements either via bank transfer or in-person collection. Due to varying application conditions, distribution schedules, and locations—and strict deadlines in some areas—residents must stay informed to avoid missing out on their entitlements.

Among all regions issuing revitalization funds, Hualien County's Guangfu Township offers the highest amount at NT$10,000 per person. However, the application period for this subsidy is about to end. Meanwhile, Guanxi Township in Hsinchu County offers NT$5,000 per person and has received praise from local residents for providing additional direct bank transfers to vulnerable households.

Which areas offer cash handouts ranging from thousands to over ten thousand NT dollars? Here’s a complete overview of eligibility criteria for revitalization funds across nine townships in Taiwan.

Hualien County, Guangfu Township: NT$10,000 per person Eligibility: Registered residents of Guangfu Township by September 23, 2025, and still registered as of June 8, 2026. The township office reminds applicants that the final deadline for both bank transfers and in-person applications is August 10. Failure to complete the application by this date will result in the funds being returned to the treasury.

Changhua County, Huatan Township: NT$6,000 per person Eligibility: Registered by March 1, 2026 (inclusive). Distribution takes place at designated locations from July 20 to August 14. Those who miss this window can collect their funds at the Huatan Township Office every Wednesday from August 19 to November 30.

Hsinchu County, Guanxi Township: NT$5,000 per person (additional NT$2,000 for low-income households) Eligibility: Registered by May 29, 2026. Eligible foreign spouses are also included. Low-income households registered in Guanxi Township receive an additional NT$2,000 via direct bank transfer. Cash collection is available from August 10 to 12 at designated locations in each village, with supplementary collection at Guanxi Township Office from August 14 to 16.

Miaoli County, Sanwan Township: NT$5,000 per person Eligibility: Registered by January 31, 2026. For newborns, birth must occur by April 17, 2026. Direct deposits to dedicated accounts were made on August 10 for seniors aged 65+ and indigenous residents aged 55+. General residents can collect in person from August 13 to 15 at designated sites, with supplementary collection at the township office from August 17 to 21.

Yunlin County, Linnei Township: NT$3,600 per person Eligibility: Registered by March 31, 2026, and not moved out or deceased by May 27, 2026. Distribution at village-level sites occurred from July 27 to August 9. Cash collection is available at the township office from August 10 to September 9. Bank transfers or check applications are accepted from September 14 to December 31.

Hualien County, Fenglin Township: NT$3,000 per person (distributed per household) Eligibility: Registered by April 30, 2026. Mobile distribution took place at community centers from August 3 to 10. Cash collection is available at Fenglin Township Office from August 11 to September 2. Bank transfer applications are accepted from August 24 to September 2.

Hualien County, Xiulin Township: NT$3,000 per person Eligibility: Registered by April 30, 2026. Eligible foreign spouses may also claim. Collection is available from August 15 to 16 at designated village locations, with supplementary collection at the Xiulin Multi-Purpose Assembly Hall from August 17 to 21.

Hualien County, Ruixi Township: NT$3,000 per person Eligibility: Registered by March 31, 2026, and still registered on the disbursement date. Fixed-site distribution occurred at Qinglian Temple from July 27 to 29, and at community centers from July 30 to August 13. Supplementary collection is available at Ruixi Township Office from August 14 to 25.

Chiayi County, Xikou Township: NT$2,000 per person (planned) Eligibility: Registered by March 1, 2026, and continuously registered on the registration date. The disbursement plan is scheduled for August, with the exact timeline to be announced by Xikou Township Office after approval from Chiayi County Government.

Required Documents for Claiming Subsidies: Guidelines for Personal and Proxy Collection When collecting cash subsidies in person, residents must bring all required documents to avoid unnecessary trips. For example, in Guanxi Township, Hsinchu County, individuals collecting in person must present their original National ID card and personal seal. For children aged 7 to under 14 who have not yet obtained a National ID card, the original household register or a household transcript issued within the last 7 days (with no omitted entries) can be used as an alternative.

For proxy collection, the representative must bring the original ID and seal of the applicant, a power of attorney, and their own National ID and seal for verification. Since each township office has set clear final deadlines for supplementary collection and bank transfer applications, residents are advised to check official announcements from their local township office and complete the process within the designated timeframe.

August 2026 Taiwan Local Revitalization Fund Distribution Overview

| County/Township | Amount | Eligibility | Distribution Schedule & Locations (including supplementary) | |---|---|---|---| | Hualien, Guangfu Township | NT$10,000/person | Registered by 2025/09/23, still registered by 2026/06/08 | Application deadline: 8/10 (bank transfer or in-person; unclaimed funds returned to treasury) | | Changhua, Huatan Township | NT$6,000/person | Registered by 2026/03/01 (inclusive) | 7/20–8/14: designated sites; 8/19–11/30: every Wednesday at Huatan Township Office | | Hsinchu, Guanxi Township | NT$5,000/person (+NT$2,000 for low-income) | Registered by 2026/05/29 (including eligible foreign spouses); low-income households receive direct transfer | 8/10–8/12: village sites; 8/14–8/16: Guanxi Township Office | | Miaoli, Sanwan Township | NT$5,000/person | Registered by 2026/01/31; newborns born by 2026/04/17 | 8/10: seniors & indigenous direct deposit; 8/13–8/15: designated sites; 8/17–21: township office | | Yunlin, Linnei Township | NT$3,600/person | Registered by 2026/03/31, not moved out or deceased by 2026/05/27 | 7/27–8/9: village sites; 8/10–9/9: township office; 9/14–12/31: bank transfer/check application | | Hualien, Fenglin Township | NT$3,000/person (per household) | Registered by 2026/04/30 | 8/3–8/10: community centers; 8/11–9/2: township office; 8/24–9/2: bank transfer application | | Hualien, Xiulin Township | NT$3,000/person | Registered by 2026/04/30 (including eligible foreign spouses) | 8/15–8/16: village sites; 8/17–8/21: Xiulin Multi-Purpose Hall | | Hualien, Ruixi Township | NT$3,000/person | Registered by 2026/03/31 and still registered on disbursement date | 7/27–7/29: Qinglian Temple; 7/30–8/13: community centers; 8/14–8/25: Ruixi Township Office | | Chiayi, Xikou Township | NT$2,000/person (planned) | Registered by 2026/03/01 and continuously registered on registration date | Scheduled for August; official schedule to be announced after county approval |

Residents are urged to verify official announcements from their local township office and complete claims within the specified deadlines.