Alaska’s Governor Delivers Good News: PFD Amount Increased

Don’t Miss the Deadline: How to Apply for Your PFD

According to Marca, Alaska’s governor, Mike Dunleavy, has good news for residents. He announced that the amount of money Americans will get from the Permanent Fund dividend (PFD) will be a little higher than expected. The governor’s budget gives each eligible person around $1,718, which is more than the $1,655 that lawmakers agreed on earlier.

You can apply for the PFD online or by mail. You need to do this by March 31st. If you have an account with the state already, you can use that to apply. If not, you can create a new one or fill out a paper form and mail it in. Once you submit your application, you’ll get a special number to confirm it.

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What is the Qualifying Year for the PFD?

To be eligible for the PFD, you need to have lived in Alaska for a whole year before you apply and plan to stay there forever. You also need to meet some specific rules set by the state. The “qualifying year” is the year before you apply for the PFD. This means that if you’re applying for the PFD in 2024, the qualifying year is 2023.

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