Many families across the United States continue to face financial pressure due to rising prices, inflation, and living costs. To help people manage better, several US states are offering stimulus checks or financial aid programs in 2025. These programs are different in each state, depending on local laws and budgets.
Some provide monthly payments, while others offer one-time tax refunds or rent/property relief. If you’re living in the US and meet the conditions, you may be eligible for one of these payments. Let’s take a look at the most active programs and their details.
Stimulus Payments in 2025: Amounts and Eligibility by State
Here’s a list of ongoing or upcoming stimulus and aid programs across different states. The amounts vary—from $725 monthly to $6,500 total, depending on the scheme and the state.
California: Sacramento Family First
- Amount: $725 per month
- Who qualifies: 200 selected low-income families
- Status: Pilot program active until November 2025
California: Middle Class Tax Refunds (MCTR)
- Amount: $200 to $1,050
- Who qualified: 32 million people (taxpayers and dependents)
- Status: Completed (October 2022 to January 2023)
Colorado: TABOR Refunds (also called “Cash Back”)
- Amount: $177 to $1,130 depending on eligibility
- Who qualifies: People who filed a 2023 tax return or requested a PTC refund
- Status: Completed; next round expected in 2026 (projected to be $41 to $137)
Florida: Property Tax Rebate (Proposed)
- Amount: Up to $1,000 for school-related levies
- Who could qualify: About 5.1 million homeowners
- Status: Still under legislative review, not approved yet
Georgia: Tax Rebates
- Amount: $250 (single), $375 (head of household), $500 (married)
- Who qualifies: Filed taxes between 2021 and 2024
- Status: Awaiting governor’s signature for possible 2025 distribution
Massachusetts: 62F Refunds
- Amount: 14% of the taxpayer’s 2021 tax bill
- Who qualified: All eligible taxpayers
- Status: Program completed; no new updates
Michigan: Working Families Tax Credit
- Amount: Average $836; up to $550 per family
- Who qualifies: Must qualify for Federal EITC and file federal and state returns
- Status: Active since February 2024, ongoing in 2025
New Jersey: ANCHOR + Senior Freeze + StayNJ
- Amount: Up to $6,500 combined
- Who qualifies: Eligible homeowners and renters
- Status: Applications opened in March 2025, payments starting July 2025
New York: School Tax Relief Program (STAR)
- Amount: $290 (Basic STAR), $650 (Enhanced STAR)
- Who qualifies: Homeowners meeting specific conditions
- Status: Ongoing; offered through tax exemptions or credits
New York: Inflation Relief Checks (Proposed)
- Amount: $300 to $500
- Who would qualify: Individuals earning less than $150,000 or families below $300,000
- Status: Pending budget approval (expected decision in April 2025)
Pennsylvania: Property Tax/Rent Rebate
- Amount: Up to $1,000
- Who qualifies:
- Aged 65+
- Widows/widowers aged 50+
- Disabled people over 18
- Income must be $45,000 or less
- Status: Applications open for 2023 benefits, deadline December 31, 2024
Virginia: Tax Rebates (2023 round)
- Amount: $200 (single), $400 (joint)
- Who qualified: Taxpayers with surplus refunds
- Status: Completed; future program is under debate, with a $1.1 billion budget in talks
