This November, several states across the U.S. are providing direct payments and rebates to help residents deal with rising prices and economic challenges.
These payments do not come from the federal government, but from state programs designed to give money back to people through rebates or special income support initiatives.
Most people who qualify do not need to take any extra steps to receive these payments. As long as they meet certain income or tax filing requirements, the payments are usually sent automatically.
It’s important for eligible residents to know what kinds of payments are available and when they might arrive.
What Payments Are Available in November 2025?
With the end of the year approaching, thousands of people are expecting new payments that can help ease financial stress and prepare for 2026.
Here’s what is being offered:
New York State Inflation Relief Checks
New York is giving one-time payments to help people cover higher sales taxes caused by inflation. These checks are being mailed out starting in late September 2025 and will continue for several weeks.
To receive this payment, you must:
- File a Resident Income Tax Return (Form IT-201)
- Have income within the qualifying limits
- Not be listed as a dependent on someone else’s tax return
Alaska Permanent Fund Dividend (PFD)
Alaska’s PFD program gives payments to residents to promote economic activity within the state.
Requirements include:
- You must have lived in Alaska for all of 2024
- You must plan to stay a resident of Alaska indefinitely
- You cannot be a resident of another state or country or receive benefits from another residency
If you were away from Alaska for more than 180 days, you must have been physically present in Alaska for at least 72 consecutive hours during that time.
Family First Economic Support Pilot (FFESP) - Sacramento, California
Sacramento County, California is running a pilot program that provides $725 a month for one year to low-income families with young children.
To qualify, you must:
- Live in Sacramento and in one of these zip codes: 95815, 95821, 95823, 95825, 95828, or 95838
- Be the parent or guardian of at least one child aged 0 to 5 who lives with you at least half the time
- Have a household income below 200% of the federal poverty level
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