Housing & heating · Work and Income
Winter Energy Payment
Automatic if eligibleOverview
Winter heating support for recipients of specified benefits or pensions.
Eligibility points to check
You must receive a qualifying benefit or pension and meet residence and other conditions. Heating costs alone do not qualify you. Normally paid from 1 May to 1 October.
How to proceed
Paid automatically if eligible; no separate application. Contact Work and Income about problems.
Official information and application
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