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1. 겨울 난방비 지원 개요
2. 지원 금액 및 기간
3. 지원 대상(기초생활수급자·차상위·시설 등)
4. 대신신청 제도 개선 내용
5. 올해 달라진 지원 확대 사항
6. 특별재난지역 지원 강화
7. 신청 방법 및 절차
8. 자주 묻는 질문
9. 마무리

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1. Overview of Winter Heating Support
2. Support Amount & Period
3. Eligibility (Basic Livelihood & Near-Poverty)
4. Improved Proxy Application System
5. Expanded Support for More Facilities
6. Enhanced Aid for Disaster Areas
7. How to Apply
8. FAQ
9. Closing

Every winter, one of the biggest concerns for vulnerable households is the rising heating bill. For basic livelihood recipients and near-poverty households, even a single utility bill can place a heavy financial burden.

This year, the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy announced a plan to provide up to 592,000 KRW in heating support during the winter season. The level of support remains the same as last year, while the eligible groups and facilities have been further expanded.

For many households that hesitated to turn on the heating due to high energy costs, this support program will be a meaningful relief. In the sections below, you’ll find a clear breakdown of the support amount, eligibility, and how to apply.

The winter heating support will be applied from December 2025 to March 2026. Eligible households—such as basic livelihood recipients and near-poverty groups—can receive up to 592,000 KRW in city gas fee reductions.

Here is a quick summary:

The same level of support as last year is maintained, while the program expands its coverage to more households and facilities. Automatic billing deductions make it easier than ever for eligible individuals to benefit.

The eligibility for this winter’s heating support has been expanded to include a wide range of vulnerable groups. This includes basic livelihood recipients, near-poverty households, and all welfare facilities under the Social Welfare Services Act.

The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy has improved the proxy application system to make it easier for vulnerable groups to receive support. From this year, eligibility can be verified simply by submitting a resident registration certificate, without requiring multiple additional documents.

In addition, the government will strengthen cooperation with related agencies such as the Ministry of Health and Welfare—which manages information on basic livelihood and vulnerable households—to ensure faster and more accurate eligibility verification.

Key Improvements

• • Eligibility can be verified with a single resident registration certificate
• • No additional supporting documents required
• • Strengthened data linkage with welfare-related government agencies
• • Faster processing and streamlined administrative review

One of the biggest changes in the 2025 winter heating support program is the expansion of eligible facilities. Previously, only a limited number of welfare facilities—such as facilities for seniors or persons with disabilities—received support.

Starting this year, all welfare facilities under the Social Welfare Services Act are now included, significantly widening the coverage.

Key Expansion Points

• • Previous: Only certain facilities (senior care, disability facilities, etc.)
• • New: All welfare facilities covered under the Social Welfare Services Act
• • Newly added: - Multicultural Family Support Centers - Emergency Living Support Shelters - Child and youth care facilities - Other welfare service organizations

These expansions aim to provide practical relief to a broader group of vulnerable populations and ensure stable heating for welfare facilities facing high winter energy costs.

One of the most notable updates this year is the strengthened support for households in designated special disaster areas.

Previously, these households received up to 12,400 KRW per month in gas bill reductions. However, starting this year, the policy has been revised to provide full coverage of the city gas bill for the month in which the disaster occurred.

Updated Support

This improvement ensures that households struggling in the aftermath of a disaster can maintain sufficient heating without additional financial strain.

For most eligible households, winter heating support is automatically applied. Basic livelihood recipients and near-poverty groups receive bill reductions through administrative data sharing, and welfare facilities are also supported through pre-registered facility information.

Standard Procedure

• • Automatic reduction for basic livelihood and near-poverty households
• • Automatic support for registered welfare facilities
• • Automatic support for designated disaster areas

Cases Requiring Manual Application

• • Recent relocation not yet updated in administrative systems
• • Residence differs from registered address
• • Newly admitted to welfare facilities
• • Those using the proxy application system

Where to Inquire

• • Local Community Center
• • Local City Gas Company Call Center
• • Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy (044-203-5236)

Winter heating costs can be a heavy burden, especially for vulnerable groups. This expanded support program aims to provide practical relief and help more people stay warm during the coldest months.

Since most eligible households receive benefits automatically, the policy offers meaningful support without administrative hassle.

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Wishing you a warm and safe winter.