The only $725 “stimulus” checks confirmed right now are local guaranteed-income payments in Sacramento County, California (not a new federal IRS program).
The county’s Family First Economic Support Pilot (FFESP) pays $725 per month for 12 months to 200 selected families.
Based on the program’s published timeline and local reporting, the next monthly payout for current participants is expected on August 15, 2025.
What the $725 payment really is (and isn’t)
- Not federal: There is no nationwide IRS $725 stimulus; recent rumors about new federal checks are unfounded.
- Local pilot: Sacramento County’s FFESP is a guaranteed-income pilot that sends $725/month to eligible families for a year to improve economic stability and child well-being.
Next payment date for the current cohort
The FFESP began issuing payments on a mid-month cadence (earlier cohorts started on the 15th). For August 2025, the expected deposit date is August 15, 2025 for enrolled participants. (This reflects the program’s timeline and multiple local reports.)
Who qualifies?
To be eligible, families must meet strict local criteria. Key points include:
- Residence in specific Sacramento ZIP codes (e.g., 95815, 95821, 95823, 95825, 95828, 95838).
- Parent or legal guardian of a child aged 0–5.
- Household income ≤200% of the federal poverty level (about $62,400 for a family of four).
- Selection via lottery; application windows are limited.
Note: The county reopened applications in 2025 for additional families; selections are made by the program, and this is not an open, statewide benefit.
Quick reference
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Program | Family First Economic Support Pilot (FFESP) — Sacramento County guaranteed-income pilot |
| Payment amount | $725 per month (for 12 months, total $8,700 if enrolled) |
| Coverage | About 200 families selected by lottery |
| Next expected payment | August 15, 2025 (current participants) |
| Who qualifies | Sacramento residents in listed ZIP codes, parents/guardians of children 0–5, ≤200% FPL |
| Administrator | Sacramento County Department of Child, Family and Adult Services (DCFAS), with partners |
| Federal status | Not an IRS or nationwide stimulus; no new federal $725 check announced |
How to check your status
- Already selected? Watch for direct communication from the FFESP team; payments arrive monthly mid-month.
- Not selected? Monitor Sacramento County and FFESP channels for any future updates; this is a limited pilot, not an ongoing entitlement.
