With the approach of Fall 2025, many stimulus payments available in the different states of the USA have caught the attention of the general public like the New York payments through STAR programs. One of the payments set to happen in September is Alaskas Permanent Fund Dividend which pays eligible citizens $1702, one of the highest fixed payments on a state level.
Schedule for September 2025 Stimulus Payments
Payments due in September 2025 will largely consist of the payment of PFD for Alaskans, which is set to begin on September 11 for those applicants who were approved by September 3. There will be additional payment batches to be released on October 2 and October 23 for people who apply closer to these dates.. Other states like New York are disbursing stimulus through local programs such as the School Tax Relief (STAR) program, while California has pilot guaranteed income payments scheduled for mid-September. Notably, federal stimulus payments have concluded, with no new federal checks planned in 2025.
Alaska’s $1,702 Stimulus Payment: Who Qualifies?
Eligibility criteria for Alaska’s PFD payment includes maintaining continuous residency for the entirety of 2024, not having claimed residency in another state since 2023, and being in the state for a minimum of 72 consecutive hours in 2023 or 2024. Furthermore, there are no felony restrictions for the year 2024, and applications must be submitted by September 3 in order to be included in the September payment batch. This program is projected to support over 600,000 Alaskans and is financed by a state fund which derives its oil revenue permanently.
State-by-State Variations and Other Stimulus Efforts
Alaska continues leading with the largest payment per individual, but other states are active with disbursing relief through other means. New York is helping its residents through the STAR program, which gives a rebate of sales tax revenue to the middle-class. Furthermore, Colorado issues tax rebates under TABOR, with payments for married couples reaching $1,600. These initiatives are all aligned with the unique priorities and resources of the state in question.
No Federal Stimulus Checks in 2025
As of now, there have been no announcements from the U.S. federal government about any planned stimulus checks to be issued in 2025. Currently, the IRS is busy finalizing payments related to past pandemic-era credits. “Any new [stimulus relief] will need fresh congressional action, which is not in the cards now.” As of now, state programs are the only source of stimulus payments this year designed to help citizens deal with the cost of living and inflation.
To ensure timely receipt of payments, citizens need to be hyper aware of their state’s timelines and eligibility. For the most reliable and current information, citizens are advised to check their state government’s official webpages and the relevant program’s pages.
