A big stimulus check payment is coming this July, but the check payment is not from the federal government. The stimulus check payment for the month of July 2025 is coming for Alaska residents.
The state is giving $1,702 to people who qualify. This money is called the Permanent Fund Dividend, or PFD.
It’s not a regular stimulus check, but it works like one. The cash goes straight to your bank account if you meet the rules.
What Is the $1,702 Check?
The check has two parts.
First, there’s the main PFD payment. That’s $1,403.83. It comes from money Alaska earns from oil and gas.
Second, there’s a bonus of $298.17. That’s an energy relief payment. It helps people pay for heating and fuel, which can be very expensive in Alaska.
Together, it adds up to $1,702.
Who Gets the Payment?
You can get the money if you lived in Alaska all of 2024.
You also need to show that Alaska is your home. That means things like having an Alaska driver’s license and not voting in another state.
You must have spent at least 72 hours in Alaska in the past 2 years. That proves you still have a connection to the state.
People with certain crimes on their record may not qualify. If you were convicted of a felony in 2024, you may be denied.
When Will the Money Arrive?
The payment date is July 18, 2025.
To get it, your application must say “Eligible–Not Paid” by July 11, 2025. That means you already filed and were approved, but haven’t received the money yet.
The money will go out by direct deposit if you gave your bank info. If not, it will come by mail.
Paper checks can take a few extra days to arrive.
How Do You Apply?
Applications opened on January 1, 2025, and ended on March 31, 2025.
If you mailed your form, it had to be postmarked by April 1.
People who already got paid in April or May won’t get a second payment.
This July payment is for people who were approved but haven’t been paid yet.
Is the Money Tax-Free?
Not completely.
The payment is not taxed by the state of Alaska, but the IRS taxes it.
You’ll get a form called 1099-MISC in January. You must report the money on your tax return.
If your child gets the payment, you may need to include it on their return too.
What Can You Use the Money For?
People in Alaska use the PFD for many things.
Some buy fuel to heat their homes. Others use it to fix cars, pay off bills, or buy food and school supplies.
Some save it. Others spend it to help local businesses.
No matter how you use it, the money helps.
Common Mistakes That Can Delay Payment
Some people lose their payment because of small mistakes.
Here are a few:
- Applying for a Real ID or driver’s license in another state
- Moving out of Alaska without telling the state
- Having a disqualifying crime on your record
- Not updating your bank info or mailing address
If your info is wrong, the state may return the check.
Always check your application status online to fix problems before the deadline.
The $1,702 check is not a gift. It’s a share of Alaska’s oil money.
If you live in Alaska and followed the rules, the money is yours.
This check might not change your life, but it can make a big difference this summer.
