Alaska · 2026 dividend · paying now
Alaska Permanent Fund Dividend (PFD) and Energy Relief
The 2026 Alaska Permanent Fund Dividend is $1,200: a $1,000 dividend plus a $200 energy relief payment. The first payments went out October 1, 2026.
- Amount
- $1,200 ($1,000 dividend + $200 energy relief)
- Payment timing
- October 1, 2026: online applicants with direct deposit in “Eligible-Not Paid” status as of September 18. October 22, 2026: paper applicants and paper-check recipients eligible as of October 12. Later approvals are paid in subsequent monthly runs.
Check Alaska PFD status on the official site
Opens pfd.alaska.gov in a new tab.
Independent guide, not a government website. Researched from the official sources below; last reviewed October 7, 2026. Confirm details with the agency before acting.
Who qualifies
- Alaska residents who applied for the 2026 PFD during the application period
- Applications approved and in “Eligible-Not Paid” status
Amounts
| Dividend | $1,000 |
|---|---|
| Energy relief | $200 |
| Total | $1,200 |
How to get it
Paid automatically once your application is approved. Check your status at myPFD.
Common questions
Is the Alaska PFD taxable?
The PFD is federal taxable income. The PFD Division publishes tax information for each year’s dividend.
Official sources
Waiting on your regular income tax refund? See the Alaska refund guide.