Residents can apply for housing heating costs compensation either through an electronic portal or by directly contacting the local municipality. Eligibility for the compensation is assessed for the entire heating season, and funds are disbursed immediately if applications are submitted either one month prior to the start of the heating season or at any point during the season. Analyzing recent expenditures, the 2025-2026 heating season saw an average of approximately 164,600 individuals receiving heating compensation per month.
This figure represents a 2% increase compared to the preceding 2024-2025 heating season, which reported an average of about 161,200 beneficiaries monthly. For the 2025-2026 period, the total expenses allocated for this compensation reached 69 million euros. Looking ahead, projections suggest continued growth in demand for the next heating season.
It is estimated that the number of beneficiaries for the 2026-2027 heating season will approach 170,600 people. Correspondingly, the anticipated expenditure for heating compensation during that period is projected to exceed 80 million euros. These figures indicate a steady upward trend in both the required compensation funds and the number of households requiring support throughout the heating season.
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