2026 State Stimulus Checks: Which States Are Still Paying
- Author: Audrey Conn
- Posted: 2026-01-29
Few states are issuing new stimulus checks or rebates in 2026—mostly wrapping 2025 cycles. No widespread renewals.
2026 State Stimulus Checks
These are limited new rounds; mostly 2025 wrap-ups.
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Colorado TABOR Refund: Up to $1,130 singles; returns TABOR surplus via tax returns. Early 2026 for full 2024 residents, on-time filers; AGI-tiered.
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New Jersey ANCHOR/StayNJ: Up to $1,750 homeowners; property tax relief for owners/renters. Quarterly 2026; one app, income caps.
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Alaska PFD: Oil fund dividends; annual payouts to residents from resource wealth. Jan 15, Feb 19, Mar 19 for full prior-year residents.
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New York Inflation Relief: $400 one-time; auto-payment to 2023 filers. Fall 2025; no renewal.
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Virginia Tax Rebate: $200/$400 rebates; surplus-funded for recent filers. Late 2025/early 2026; done.
Kansas Bitcoin Reserve Bill
Kansas is reviewing Senate Bill 352 (SB 352) for a state Bitcoin reserve funded by unclaimed crypto—no taxpayer money.
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Funding: Abandoned wallets, airdrops, staking rewards.
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Use: 10% to general fund; Bitcoin locked; others held long-term.
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Status: In Senate Financial Committee. Track at LegiScan.
Can Stimulus Checks Cover Utility Bills?
Yes—most stimulus checks and rebates (e.g., TABOR, PFD, ANCHOR) are unrestricted cash.
Use them freely for utilities like electric, gas, or water bills. Alaska PFD explicitly allows everyday expenses; check state tax sites for specifics.
Pair with programs like LIHEAP for extra relief.
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