Kathy Hochul unveils $200 energy rebate checks for New Yorkers
Gov. Kathy Hochul (D-NY) announced a rollout of energy rebate checks worth up to $200 for New York residents on Monday.
TL;DR
- New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced energy rebate checks of up to $200 for residents.
- Approximately 8.2 million households will receive these checks, distributed between September 21 and December.
- The amount varies based on household income: $200 for joint filers under $150,000, $150 for joint filers between $150,000-$300,000, and $100 for single filers under $150,000.
- Eligibility requires filing a 2024 New York income tax return, residency, meeting income thresholds, and not being a dependent.
- No application or signup is necessary to receive the rebate.
- Governor Hochul attributes rising gas prices to the U.S. war in Iran.