Apply for energy allowance

Who gets the energy allowance automatically?

Low-income households who are known to us and whose income has remained unchanged receive the energy allowance automatically. You do not have to do anything if you receive Social assistance benefit or IOAW benefit from Senzer. You also do not have to do anything if you used scheme welfare activities, school expenses or collective health insurance in 2023. You also do not have to do anything if you received the €500 energy allowance in March 2023. You will receive notice from us at the end of November and the supplement will be paid shortly thereafter.

If your income has changed in the past period, you may not receive the supplement automatically. You then have the option of submitting an application to us starting in December.

When can I apply for the energy allowance?

If you have a low income (up to 120% of welfare), but did not receive the allowance automatically, you can apply for the energy allowance through the website of the Municipality of Geldrop-Mierlo from December 1, 2023. The table below shows how high your income may be. We start from your income in the month prior to the date you submitted your application to us. If your income varies, we look at the average income over the past three months.

Applying for energy allowance

You cannot derive any rights from these amounts. The municipality calculates whether you are entitled to the scheme.

No right

Young people under 21, students, the homeless and people living in an institution are not entitled to the one-time energy surcharge. The supplement is only paid if you have an energy contract in your name. If you have block heating then the lease must be in your name.

Financial aid

Get help if you cannot pay your energy bill or other fixed expenses. To do so, contact Chris Hali: 06 40234611 | c.hali@geldrop-mierlo.nl or Anne van Eerd: 06 34166740 | a.v.eerd@geldrop-mierlo.nl.