May 30, 2025
$600 GSS 3 in California, Eligibility, Status & Estimated Timeline
In 2025, many California households are still managing the lasting effects of pandemic-era inflation, high rental costs, and soaring prices of essential goods. Given this climate, the conversation around a third round of Golden State Stimulus payments—unofficially termed GSS 3—has resurfaced. While no confirmation has been issued as of May 2025, previous rounds of stimulus set a precedent that leaves many wondering whether another $600 relief payment may be on the horizon. The earlier versions Golden State Stimulus I and II provided direct financial support to millions of qualifying residents in 2021 and 2022. These one-time payments were designed to