Yunlin's Linnei Township to Issue NT$3,600 Relief Grant, Benefiting an Estimated 16,000 Residents
In response to rising prices, the Linnei Township Office in Yunlin County will issue a NT$3,600 'Living Relief Grant' to each resident after its self-governing ordinance passed three readings. The measure is expected to benefit about 16,000 people with a total budget exceeding NT$58 million. Eligibility is for those registered in the township by the end of March this year, with distribution details to be announced later.
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- 📰 Published: May 19, 2026 at 14:48
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(CNA, Reporter Chiang Yi-ching, Yunlin County, 19th) In response to recent changes in the international situation and continuous increases in commodity prices, the Linnei Township Office in Yunlin County proposed a Living Relief Grant self-governing ordinance to the Linnei Township Representative Council, which has passed three readings. A grant of NT$3,600 will be distributed to each township resident, benefiting approximately 16,000 people, with a total cost exceeding NT$58 million. The Linnei Township Office issued a press release today stating that the distribution of the Living Relief Grant aims to alleviate the financial burden on residents and care for the needs of the grassroots population. Linnei Township Mayor Liu Zi-yan stated that rising prices have caused living pressure for residents. After careful evaluation and a review of the office's overall finances, the decision was made to balance public welfare with not affecting various local construction projects. She thanked the Township Representative Council for its support, which jointly demonstrates local unity and the determination to care for residents. The Linnei Township Office said that eligibility (for those registered in Linnei before the end of March this year and still registered before the household registration list is compiled; for newborns, the date of birth must be before the end of March) will be handled according to the self-governing ordinance. The subsequent distribution time, method, and related procedures will be announced separately, and residents are asked to pay attention to relevant information. According to the population of Linnei at the end of March, which exceeds 16,000, the township office plans to submit a budget advance proposal to the representative council for review at the next provisional meeting. Township Representative Council Chairwoman Hsu Lin Yu-chin said it is excellent that the township office has the ability to distribute cash to care for its residents. The office's original proposal was NT$3,000, but after discussions between the office and the representative council, the amount was raised to NT$3,600.