Heating allowance 2024: Application possible online in Bludenz from now on

Heating allowance 2024: Application possible online in Bludenz from now on

In Bludenz, the citizens have the opportunity to apply for a one -time heating cost grant from October 14, 2024, which is available by February 21, 2025. This is a crucial support for households in view of the rising energy costs that many people put a great strain on.

This grant can either be applied for online or personally submitted to the social department of the city of Bludenz. The maximum amount is 330 euros and is transferred directly to the bank account if the application is approved. In order to make an application, applicants must prove their current income, which includes wages, pensions or benefits from unemployment insurance. It is important to know that some payments such as family allowance are not considered income.

application procedure and claim for claims

"The goal is to support the households with the heating cost grant that are particularly stressful due to increasing energy costs. With clear income limits and a falling -on frame, a fair and uncomplicated help is ensured," explains Vice Councilor Andrea Mallitsch.

People who have their main residence in the community are entitled to the grant. A change of residence during the application period means that another grant is no longer possible. For households that receive social assistance, the automatically paid subsidy is only 180 euros. People in homes or war -displaced people from Ukraine are excluded from this support.

The examination for the grant is carried out exclusively on the basis of the income; The assets are not taken into account. As part of the application, the so -called "settlement" is applied, which applies when the household income exceeds the fixed income limit. The amount that lies above this border is deducted from the maximum grant height. A clear incentive is that the least grant is up to 80 euros if the income is only slightly above the limit.

income limits in detail

The exact income limits that are relevant for calculating the grant are composed as follows:

In addition, it was possible for the first time this year to apply for the heating cost grant online. The process is simple and enables citizens to make their applications comfortably from home. Interested parties will find the relevant information and the application at the following link: click here for the online application .