The Permanent Fund Dividend (PFD) in Alaska, a state-specific program distributing oil wealth to residents, not a federal stimulus. Even though, it’s delivering stimulus checks to over 500,000 eligible Americans that won’t have to move a finger to claim their money. Well, there are some requirements o comply with, but, they’re simple and, if fulfilled, you’ll end up with up to $1,702 in your hands.
The PFD stimulus program is an annual payment from Alaska’s oil-wealth fund, established in 1982. Unlike one-time federal relief, it’s a recurring program designed to offset the state’s high living costs.
The PFD stimulus check for 2025 is $1,702: here’s when it’s arriving
For 2025, eligible residents are expected to receive $1,702, including a $298.17 energy relief bonus—a 30% increase from 2024. The amount reflects the fund’s performance and legislative approval, since it got bipartisan approval in the voting rounds.
Payments will likely be distributed in three batches (one sent, two to go):
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June 18, 2025: For applications marked “Eligible-Not Paid” by June 11, 2025.
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July 17, 2025: For the same status as of July 9, 2025.
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August 21, 2025: For applications pending by August 13, 2025.
These dates follow 2024’s schedule, so, it’s just a projection, not definitive. The PFD Division will close for public inquiries from July 7–18, 2025, to process pending applications, and the final dates will be announced very soon.
To qualify, applicants must:
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Be Alaska residents for all of 2024.
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Physically reside in the state for at least 72 consecutive hours in 2024.
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Have no felony convictions or incarcerations exceeding one year.
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Submit applications by the March 31, 2025, deadline via the Alaska Department of Revenue.
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Approximately 480,000 residents will receive the 2025 PFD. The payment is particularly impactful in rural areas with steep living expenses, being Alaska one of the US states with the highest cost-of-living.
Payments are issued via direct deposit or paper check. Applicants should update addresses using the “myPFD” portal to avoid delays.
Take into consideration that the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) treats the PFD as federally taxable income, though Alaska imposes no state tax. Recipients must report it on federal returns.
Debates continue about the PFD’s long-term feasibility. House Bill 359 (HB359) proposes $5,000 payouts for 2026–2028, sparking concerns over the fund’s solvency.
There are no federal stimulus checks in line to be disbursed by today, since the DOGE Dividends initiative never took off, and the departure of Elon Musk (the one who brought the idea to Donald Trump) made it unlikely to happen.