Mountain View, Anchorage (99508) – Alaskans can expect a much-needed financial boost this week as the Permanent Fund Dividend (PFD) makes its next round of payments on Wednesday, July 17, according to the Alaska Department of Revenue. The state’s hallmark program—funded by oil revenues—is sending $1,312 to eligible residents who have met the 2024 criteria, bringing relief amid rising utility costs and food prices across the state.

This July payment covers residents who were approved as of July 10 and selected direct deposit as their disbursement method. Paper checks will begin mailing shortly after, with delivery dates varying by location. The PFD is a highly anticipated annual event in Alaska, but this mid-year payment is part of an accelerated release aimed at giving residents quicker access to cash following delayed approvals earlier this spring.
Key Facts
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BREAKING: $1,312 PFD payments begin July 17 for approved Alaskans with direct deposit
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IMPACT: Over 70,000 residents receiving funds in this batch; more scheduled next month
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OFFICIAL SOURCE: “This is your share, your dividend” – Adam Crum, Revenue Commissioner
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ACTION: Visit pfd.alaska.gov to check or update your payment info
“Every Alaskan deserves a share of our natural resource wealth, and this year we’ve worked hard to speed up delivery,” said Department of Revenue Commissioner Adam Crum. He noted that nearly 70,000 Alaskans are part of this current payment batch.
To qualify, residents must have lived in Alaska for the full calendar year of 2023, intend to remain in the state indefinitely, and not have been convicted of a felony or incarcerated during the qualifying year.
Residents are urged to visit pfd.alaska.gov to verify payment status, update banking info, or review application determinations. Here’s what to know if you’re waiting for your check—or think you might be eligible.
Hyperlocal Impact
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Precise Location:
Mountain View, Anchorage (99508) – Near Commercial Dr. and Parsons Ave, direct deposits confirmed -
Community Connection:
“That PFD helps with everything—groceries, gas, school shoes. It’s our fallback plan.”
(Attribution: – Kiana Tuluk, local mother of four and retail employee)
Exclusive Angle
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WHY THIS MATTERS NOW:
With Alaska facing some of the highest grocery and fuel costs in the nation, the PFD serves not only as a symbolic dividend, but also as a lifeline for rural families and working-class households. This July disbursement is particularly timely, as it coincides with back-to-school prep and seasonal heating oil purchases in more remote areas.
This payout also marks a rare mid-summer deposit, reflecting the state’s push to process lingering 2024 applications faster after software updates caused a spring backlog.
Crisis Response
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IMMEDIATE RESOURCES:
» PFD Support Line: (907) 465-2326 – pfd.alaska.gov
» Alaska 211 (Utility & Rent Help): Dial 2-1-1 or visit alaska211.org -
OFFICIAL GUIDANCE:
“If you see a ‘not eligible’ status in error, file a payment appeal before August 15.”
(Attribution: – Julie Andersen, PFD Division Spokesperson)
Update Log
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6:45 AM: First direct deposits confirmed at regional banks and credit unions
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9:30 AM: State hotline volume triples as payment inquiries surge
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12:10 PM: Department of Revenue says over $92 million disbursed by noon
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4:00 PM: Next paper check wave confirmed for mailing July 22
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