In 2025, several U.S. states are offering different types of financial help—popularly known as stimulus checks—to support families and individuals dealing with the rising cost of living. Some programs are still ongoing, while others have ended or are in the planning stage. Whether you live in California, New Jersey, Georgia, or elsewhere, there may be financial aid that fits your needs.
Let’s explore the active programs, who can apply, how much money is being given, and when the payments are expected.
California Stimulus Programs
Sacramento Family First
Amount: $725 per month
Who qualifies: 200 low-income families
Status: Active until November 2025
This is a guaranteed income pilot program supporting families with monthly cash.
Middle Class Tax Refunds (MCTR)
Amount: $200 to $1,050
Who qualified: Around 32 million people
Status: Completed (Oct 2022 – Jan 2023)
Colorado: TABOR Refunds (Cash Back)
Amount: $177 to $1,130
Who qualifies: Anyone who filed a 2023 return or claimed the PTC refund
Status: Next round expected in 2026; estimated at $41–$137 per person
Florida: Property Tax Rebate (Proposed)
Amount: $1,000 for school-related taxes
Who would qualify: About 5.1 million homeowners
Status: Not yet approved, still being discussed in legislation
Georgia: Tax Rebates
Amount: $250 (single), $375 (head of family), $500 (married)
Who qualifies: Those who filed tax returns between 2021 and 2024
Status: Awaiting approval from the governor
Massachusetts: 62F Refunds
Amount: 14% of 2021 state income tax
Who qualified: All eligible taxpayers
Status: Completed; no new round announced
Michigan: Working Families Tax Credit
Amount: Average $836, up to $550 per family
Who qualifies: Families who qualify for the federal EITC and filed state and federal returns
Status: Active and simplified from February 2024
New Jersey: ANCHOR Program
Amount: Up to $6,500 when combined with other programs (Senior Freeze and StayNJ)
Who qualifies: Eligible homeowners and renters
Status: Applications began in March 2025; payments from July 2025
New York: School Tax Relief Program (STAR)
Amount: $290 (Basic STAR), $650 (Enhanced STAR)
Who qualifies: Eligible homeowners
Status: Ongoing, offered as tax credits or exemptions
New York: Inflation Relief Checks (Proposed)
Amount: $300 to $500
Who would qualify: Individuals earning under $150,000 or families under $300,000
Status: Pending final approval in April 2025
Pennsylvania: Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program
Amount: Up to $1,000
Who qualifies: Seniors (65+), widows/widowers (50+), or disabled adults (18+) earning $45,000 or less
Status: Applications open for 2023; deadline is December 31, 2024
Virginia: Tax Rebates
Amount: $200 (single), $400 (joint returns)
Who qualified: Taxpayers eligible for refunds
Status: Program completed; new proposal under review involving a $1.1 billion budget
Stimulus checks in 2025 are more than just one-time payments. Across the U.S., many states are offering support in different ways—monthly guaranteed income, tax rebates, rent help, or inflation relief. If you’re facing financial stress, it’s a good idea to check what programs are active in your state and whether you meet the requirements.
Some payments, like the $725 monthly in California or the $6,500 combo benefit in New Jersey, can make a big difference. Apply early, track deadlines, and make use of these helpful programs before they expire or close.
