More than 8.2 million households in New York State will receive a one-time inflation rebate payment to help with rising living costs. This program is part of the State Budget for 2026 and aims to ease financial pressure on working families. Payments up to $400 will be automatically mailed starting October 2025—no application or sign-up is needed.
What Else Is Included in the Relief Package?
The payment is part of a larger effort that also includes:
- Expanded Child Tax Credit
- Middle-class tax cuts
- Free school meals for all students
These measures work together to provide direct economic help to families across New York.
How Is Your Payment Amount Decided?
The amount you get depends on your income reported on your 2023 state tax return (IT-201 form) and your filing status:
- Married couples filing jointly:
- Income up to $150,000: $400
- Income between $150,001 and $300,000: $300
- Single filers:
- Income up to $75,000: $200
- Income between $75,001 and $150,000: $150
You don’t need to do anything to receive the check. If you filed your 2023 tax return, meet the income limits, and aren’t claimed as a dependent by someone else, your payment will be mailed automatically between October and November 2025. Delivery times may vary because checks won’t be sent out by region in a specific order.
Supporting Communities Across New York
The program aims to fairly support people across the state. More than 3.5 million checks will be sent in New York City alone, while Long Island, Mid-Hudson, and upstate regions will also receive many payments. This reflects the different economic challenges in each area, focusing especially on communities hit hardest by inflation.
Local and state officials emphasize that this payment will help families struggling with everyday needs like food and housing. From Queens to the Bronx, many households in low-income or vulnerable areas will benefit from this relief.
New York’s inflation rebate is a one-time automatic payment to millions of families, based on income and filing status. It’s part of a broader plan to ease cost-of-living pressures with tax cuts and expanded support programs. Check your 2023 tax return and expect your payment to arrive by late 2025—no action needed.
