Applications open for heating and hot-water subsidies
Translated from Lithuanian and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.
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- Residents can apply for heating and hot-water compensation for the 2026-2027 heating season online through SPIS or at their municipality.
- The subsidy supports low-income people and families whose heating costs exceed 10% of their income, subject to an assessment of income, assets and utility costs.
- Applicants should apply one month before the heating season begins or after it starts to receive support for the full season.
Residents can now apply for compensation for heating and hot-water costs during the 2026-2027 heating season.
Applications can be submitted online through SPIS, the system used for social-support requests, or at a municipal office. The Social Security and Labour Ministry advises residents not to wait. Applying one month before the season begins, or after it has started, can allow compensation for the entire season.
The support is intended for people and families with limited means. Their heating costs must not exceed 10% of their income. The compensation is available regardless of how a home is heated.
Authorities assess an applicant’s income and assets, along with heating and water bills. People with outstanding debts may also qualify if they have an agreement with their supplier to repay part of the debt.
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Originally published by Delfi in Lithuanian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.
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