The Internal Revenue Service announced that eligible and qualified residents of Tacoma will receive a $500 one-time payment.
$500 One-Time Payment for Residents in Tacoma
The Internal Revenue Service recently announced that it will send a $500 one-time payment to eligible and qualified residents in Tacoma, Washington. This will be provided to low-income residents who were heavily affected by rising costs for housing, food, gas, and other essentials.
In a published article in MARCA, they need to meet the following to qualify in the $500 one-time payment:
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Have lived in Tacoma for at least six months
- Have a household income at or below 60 percent of the area median income and have experienced economic hardship due to COVID-19.
How To Claim the $500 One-Time Payment?
The application form will be available on the city’s official website in the upcoming weeks for those who wish to apply and claim their $500 one-time payment. It is important to note that the application must be printed, signed, and mailed in by July 1, 2025, and late applications will not be accepted.
Furthermore, to avoid confusions, residents will need to provide the following in the application form:
- Full legal name
- Current mailing address
- Phone number
- Email address (if available)
- Date of birth
- Documents as proof of eligibility, such as a copy of a valid government-issued ID and proof of residency in Tacoma for at least 12 consecutive months (e.g., utility bills, bank statements, etc.).
Furthermore, once they are approved, they will receive their $500 stimulus check by check or direct deposit within 2-3 weeks.