{"content_id":"tam2os3ckg","slug":"energy-voucher-2026-multiple-children-eligibility","locale":"en","schema_type":"HowTo","category":"policy_guide","category_name":"Policy Guide","title":"Energy Voucher 2026 Multi-Child Household Eligibility","summary":"To qualify for the 2026 Energy Voucher, you must meet both the eligibility requirements for basic livelihood security benefits and the household member criteria. Check the resident registration and age criteria for multi-child households and whether overlapping support is allowed. If you need to submit a new application, apply by December 31, 2026 (South Korea).","sponsorship_disclosure":null,"affiliate_disclosure":null,"commerce_disclosure":null,"author":{"name":"OnBinder Editorial Team","url":"https://onbinder.com/ko/about"},"key_points":["Check which livelihood, medical, housing or education benefits you receive as of the application date.","Check the household member criteria using your resident registration certificate.","In the official self-assessment, answer whether you receive benefits through a welfare facility and whether you receive other winter assistance.","Check any items you are unsure about and any changes since the previous year with your local administrative welfare center.","If you need to submit a new application, prepare the documents and apply by December 31, 2026."],"content_markdown":"To qualify for the Energy Voucher, you must meet both the basic livelihood security benefit requirements and the household member criteria. Prepare your resident registration record and benefit information, then complete the official self-assessment. New applications can be submitted at an Administrative Welfare Center or through Bokjiro **until December 31, 2026**.\n\nThe figures and deadlines in this article are based on the Agency's announcement on June 22, 2026.\n\n## Steps for the Energy Voucher self-assessment\n\nUse the eligibility calculator on the official website to check whether your household may qualify for support. Before starting, check the family relationships and dates of birth on your resident registration record. Also check whether you receive other heating assistance.\n\n1. Check which basic livelihood security benefits you receive as of the application date.\n2. Check whether you or a household member meets any of the criteria below.\n3. Answer the relevant questions in the official eligibility calculator.\n4. Check the questions about benefits received in welfare facilities and overlapping winter support.\n5. If the result is unclear, ask your local Administrative Welfare Center to check your eligibility.\n\nThe self-assessment determines potential eligibility based on your answers. It does not complete an application or approve support. The Korea Energy Agency's [self-assessment guidance](https://www.energyv.or.kr/info/energyv_smu.do) states:\n\n\u003e Please use the results of your inquiry for reference only.\n\n## Benefit receipt and household member criteria\n\nYou must receive at least one of the following: livelihood, medical, housing, or education benefits. You must also meet the household member criteria. Having multiple children alone does not replace the benefit receipt requirement. This structure is stated in the [Korea Energy Agency's 2026 application announcement](https://www.energy.or.kr/front/board/View3.do?boardMngNo=3\u0026boardNo=10024988).\n\nHousehold member criteria are checked against the benefit recipient or household members listed on the resident registration record. Check whether any of the following apply. Eligibility based on a medical condition or family support status follows the recognition criteria of each program.\n\n| Category | Criteria to check for 2026 |\n| --- | --- |\n| Older adults | People born on or before December 31, 1961, according to resident registration |\n| Infants and young children | Preschool children aged at most 7 who were born on or after January 1, 2019 |\n| People with disabilities | People registered as having a disability under the Act on Welfare of Persons with Disabilities |\n| Pregnant women | Women who are pregnant or gave birth less than 6 months ago |\n| People with medical conditions | People with serious, rare, or severe intractable diseases specified in the Standards for Special Cases in Calculating Partial Out-of-Pocket Payments |\n| Single-parent families | People eligible for support under Articles 5 and 5-2 of the Single-Parent Family Support Act |\n| Child-headed households | People eligible for the relevant Ministry of Health and Welfare support, including children in foster care |\n| Households with multiple children | Households whose resident registration record includes a father or mother and at least 2 of that parent's children under 19 |\n\nDetailed birth date and statutory eligibility criteria are available in the [eligibility guide](https://www.energyv.or.kr/info/support_info.do).\n\n## Assessing eligibility for households with multiple children\n\nThe multiple-child criterion requires **at least 2 children under 19**. The children's father or mother must be on the same resident registration record. Children in foster care listed on the same record also count as children.\n\nThe following table gives examples of how the official criteria apply to different household situations. Exclusion criteria also apply when support is approved.\n\n| Household situation | Assessment and what to check next |\n| --- | --- |\n| Meets the benefit receipt requirement and the multiple-child criterion on the resident registration record | Also check the rules on benefits received in welfare facilities and overlapping support |\n| Meets the multiple-child criterion but receives none of the four benefits | The multiple-child criterion alone does not establish eligibility |\n| Has 2 children, but only 1 is under 19 | Does not meet the multiple-child criterion; check other household member criteria |\n| Has 2 children according to family relationships, but only 1 is listed on the same resident registration record | Do not judge solely by the family's total number of children; check the resident registration criteria |\n| One parent and at least 2 qualifying children are listed on the same resident registration record | The criterion does not require both parents to be listed |\n\nThese assessments apply the [multiple-child question in the official self-assessment](https://www.energyv.or.kr/info/energyv_smu.do).\n\n## Benefits received in welfare facilities and overlapping winter support\n\nA household is excluded if all its members receive benefits in welfare facilities. Check restrictions on overlapping heating assistance based on the winter rules. Summer use and the choice of winter support must be considered separately.\n\n| Item to check | Applicable rule |\n| --- | --- |\n| Benefits received in welfare facilities | Excluded if all household members receive benefits in welfare facilities |\n| Emergency Welfare fuel assistance | Cannot overlap with winter support if receiving fuel assistance for October 2026 through March 2027 |\n| Coal briquette coupons | Households issued coupons for 2026 cannot receive overlapping winter support |\n| Coal Briquette Conversion Energy Voucher | Households issued vouchers for 2026 cannot receive overlapping winter support |\n\nEven if you used the voucher in summer, choosing other winter support requires a separate procedure. Ask your Administrative Welfare Center about any necessary steps, such as stopping the existing voucher. The relevant restrictions are listed in the [eligibility and overlapping support guide](https://www.energyv.or.kr/info/support_info.do).\n\n## Common mistakes when answering the self-assessment\n\nThe same household may need to give different answers depending on the scope of the question. The items below explain what to check when interpreting the official questions. If the result differs from what you expected, review the relevant question first.\n\n| Common misunderstanding | What to check again |\n| --- | --- |\n| Assuming the entire household is excluded if even one member receives benefits in a facility | The question asks whether all household members receive benefits in welfare facilities |\n| Ending the assessment because the multiple-child criterion does not apply | Check other household member criteria, such as older adults, infants and young children, or people with disabilities |\n| Answering the infant and young child question based only on the child's birth year | Also check the requirement that the child be of preschool age |\n| Treating a potentially eligible result as a completed application | The actual application and eligibility check are separate steps |\n\nThese interpretations are based on the [self-assessment questions and results guidance](https://www.energyv.or.kr/info/energyv_smu.do).\n\n## Application documents and official submission channels\n\nThe application period for new applicants runs from June 15 to December 31, 2026. You can apply at the eup, myeon, or dong Administrative Welfare Center for your registered address. Online applications are submitted through Bokjiro. The dates and submission channels are confirmed in the [Agency's application announcement](https://www.energy.or.kr/front/board/View3.do?boardMngNo=3\u0026boardNo=10024988).\n\n1. List any items that were difficult to assess during the self-assessment.\n2. Prepare the documents for your application method using the table below.\n3. Visit an Administrative Welfare Center or apply through Bokjiro.\n4. If visiting or applying online is difficult, ask the official in charge for help.\n\n| Application situation | Documents to prepare |\n| --- | --- |\n| Standard application | Energy Voucher issuance application form, completed at the Administrative Welfare Center |\n| Application by a representative | Authorization from the benefit recipient and the representative's identification |\n| Bill deduction application | The most recently paid electricity, city gas, or district heating bill or receipt |\n| Apartment bill deduction application | Apartment maintenance fee bill |\n\nThe official in charge may apply on an eligible person's behalf with their consent. Ask the application office about any additional documents needed for your household's situation. The documents and application methods listed here are based on the [official application guide](https://www.energyv.or.kr/info/apl_info.do).\n\n## Automatic application conditions for previous-year recipients\n\nEven if you received support last year, you need to check if your information or eligibility has changed. Automatic application applies when your information has not changed and you still qualify this year. Do not assume that a move or a change in household size has been reflected automatically.\n\n| Current situation | What to check |\n| --- | --- |\n| No information has changed since the previous year, and you still qualify this year | Check whether you qualify for automatic application |\n| Information has changed, such as your address or household size | Check whether a new application is needed and how to proceed |\n| Information changes while you are receiving support this year | Notify the Administrative Welfare Center, then reapply |\n\nThese processing categories follow the [official application guide](https://www.energyv.or.kr/info/apl_info.do). For questions about changes in eligibility, contact an Administrative Welfare Center or the Integrated Counseling Center at 1600-3190.\n\n## Support amounts and winter usage methods compared\n\nThe support amount is an annual spending limit that varies by household size. It should not be understood as a monthly cash payment. It can be used for electricity, city gas, district heating, kerosene, LPG, and coal briquettes.\n\n| Household members on the resident registration record | Total support for 2026 |\n| --- | ---: |\n| 1 person | 295,200 won |\n| 2 people | 407,500 won |\n| 3 people | 532,700 won |\n| At least 4 people | 701,300 won |\n\nThese amounts are the standard support levels in the [2026 support amount guide](https://www.energyv.or.kr/info/support_info.do). Separate restrictions apply if you choose other winter support. Check your actual remaining balance using the balance inquiry feature on the official website.\n\nIn winter, choose either bill deductions or the National Happiness Card. Decide based on the heating energy used in your home and your payment method. Check accepted card payment methods with your supplier first.\n\n| Method | Eligible energy sources | How to use |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| Bill deduction | One of electricity, city gas, or district heating | Deducted from the selected utility bill |\n| National Happiness Card | Electricity, city gas, kerosene, LPG, coal briquettes | Pay the relevant supplier or a participating merchant |\n\nDistrict heating is not eligible for payment with the National Happiness Card. Detailed payment methods are available in the [official usage guide](https://www.energyv.or.kr/info/use_info.do).\n\n## The difference between the application deadline and the end of the usage period\n\nThe application deadline and the end of the usage period are different dates. New applications for 2026 are accepted until December 31 of that year. The deadline for new applications applies separately, even if time remains in the usage period.\n\n| Category | 2026 program schedule |\n| --- | --- |\n| New applications | June 15 to December 31, 2026 |\n| Summer bill deductions | July 1 to September 30, 2026 |\n| Winter bill deductions | October 1, 2026 to May 31, 2027 |\n| Winter National Happiness Card use | October 3, 2026 to May 31, 2027 |\n\nBill deductions apply to bills issued within the usage period. Check the usage schedule and your balance on the [official website](https://www.energyv.or.kr/main.do). You can also ask about detailed usage records at the Integrated Counseling Center at 1600-3190.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eTo qualify for the Energy Voucher, you must meet both the basic livelihood security benefit requirements and the household member criteria. Prepare your resident registration record and benefit information, then complete the official self-assessment. New applications can be submitted at an Administrative Welfare Center or through Bokjiro \u003cstrong\u003euntil December 31, 2026\u003c/strong\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe figures and deadlines in this article are based on the Agency's announcement on June 22, 2026.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#steps-for-the-energy-voucher-self-assessment\" class=\"anchor\" id=\"steps-for-the-energy-voucher-self-assessment\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003eSteps for the Energy Voucher self-assessment\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse the eligibility calculator on the official website to check whether your household may qualify for support. Before starting, check the family relationships and dates of birth on your resident registration record. Also check whether you receive other heating assistance.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck which basic livelihood security benefits you receive as of the application date.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck whether you or a household member meets any of the criteria below.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnswer the relevant questions in the official eligibility calculator.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck the questions about benefits received in welfare facilities and overlapping winter support.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf the result is unclear, ask your local Administrative Welfare Center to check your eligibility.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe self-assessment determines potential eligibility based on your answers. It does not complete an application or approve support. The Korea Energy Agency's \u003ca href=\"https://www.energyv.or.kr/info/energyv_smu.do\"\u003eself-assessment guidance\u003c/a\u003e states:\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease use the results of your inquiry for reference only.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#benefit-receipt-and-household-member-criteria\" class=\"anchor\" id=\"benefit-receipt-and-household-member-criteria\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003eBenefit receipt and household member criteria\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou must receive at least one of the following: livelihood, medical, housing, or education benefits. You must also meet the household member criteria. Having multiple children alone does not replace the benefit receipt requirement. This structure is stated in the \u003ca href=\"https://www.energy.or.kr/front/board/View3.do?boardMngNo=3\u0026amp;boardNo=10024988\"\u003eKorea Energy Agency's 2026 application announcement\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHousehold member criteria are checked against the benefit recipient or household members listed on the resident registration record. Check whether any of the following apply. Eligibility based on a medical condition or family support status follows the recognition criteria of each program.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"overflow-x-auto\"\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCategory\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCriteria to check for 2026\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Category\"\u003eOlder adults\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Criteria to check for 2026\"\u003ePeople born on or before December 31, 1961, according to resident registration\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Category\"\u003eInfants and young children\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Criteria to check for 2026\"\u003ePreschool children aged at most 7 who were born on or after January 1, 2019\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Category\"\u003ePeople with disabilities\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Criteria to check for 2026\"\u003ePeople registered as having a disability under the Act on Welfare of Persons with Disabilities\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Category\"\u003ePregnant women\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Criteria to check for 2026\"\u003eWomen who are pregnant or gave birth less than 6 months ago\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Category\"\u003ePeople with medical conditions\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Criteria to check for 2026\"\u003ePeople with serious, rare, or severe intractable diseases specified in the Standards for Special Cases in Calculating Partial Out-of-Pocket Payments\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Category\"\u003eSingle-parent families\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Criteria to check for 2026\"\u003ePeople eligible for support under Articles 5 and 5-2 of the Single-Parent Family Support Act\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Category\"\u003eChild-headed households\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Criteria to check for 2026\"\u003ePeople eligible for the relevant Ministry of Health and Welfare support, including children in foster care\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Category\"\u003eHouseholds with multiple children\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Criteria to check for 2026\"\u003eHouseholds whose resident registration record includes a father or mother and at least 2 of that parent's children under 19\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/tbody\u003e\n\u003c/table\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDetailed birth date and statutory eligibility criteria are available in the \u003ca href=\"https://www.energyv.or.kr/info/support_info.do\"\u003eeligibility guide\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#assessing-eligibility-for-households-with-multiple-children\" class=\"anchor\" id=\"assessing-eligibility-for-households-with-multiple-children\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003eAssessing eligibility for households with multiple children\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe multiple-child criterion requires \u003cstrong\u003eat least 2 children under 19\u003c/strong\u003e. The children's father or mother must be on the same resident registration record. Children in foster care listed on the same record also count as children.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe following table gives examples of how the official criteria apply to different household situations. Exclusion criteria also apply when support is approved.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"overflow-x-auto\"\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHousehold situation\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAssessment and what to check next\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Household situation\"\u003eMeets the benefit receipt requirement and the multiple-child criterion on the resident registration record\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Assessment and what to check next\"\u003eAlso check the rules on benefits received in welfare facilities and overlapping support\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Household situation\"\u003eMeets the multiple-child criterion but receives none of the four benefits\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Assessment and what to check next\"\u003eThe multiple-child criterion alone does not establish eligibility\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Household situation\"\u003eHas 2 children, but only 1 is under 19\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Assessment and what to check next\"\u003eDoes not meet the multiple-child criterion; check other household member criteria\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Household situation\"\u003eHas 2 children according to family relationships, but only 1 is listed on the same resident registration record\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Assessment and what to check next\"\u003eDo not judge solely by the family's total number of children; check the resident registration criteria\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Household situation\"\u003eOne parent and at least 2 qualifying children are listed on the same resident registration record\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Assessment and what to check next\"\u003eThe criterion does not require both parents to be listed\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/tbody\u003e\n\u003c/table\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese assessments apply the \u003ca href=\"https://www.energyv.or.kr/info/energyv_smu.do\"\u003emultiple-child question in the official self-assessment\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#benefits-received-in-welfare-facilities-and-overlapping-winter-support\" class=\"anchor\" id=\"benefits-received-in-welfare-facilities-and-overlapping-winter-support\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003eBenefits received in welfare facilities and overlapping winter support\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA household is excluded if all its members receive benefits in welfare facilities. Check restrictions on overlapping heating assistance based on the winter rules. Summer use and the choice of winter support must be considered separately.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"overflow-x-auto\"\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eItem to check\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eApplicable rule\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Item to check\"\u003eBenefits received in welfare facilities\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Applicable rule\"\u003eExcluded if all household members receive benefits in welfare facilities\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Item to check\"\u003eEmergency Welfare fuel assistance\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Applicable rule\"\u003eCannot overlap with winter support if receiving fuel assistance for October 2026 through March 2027\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Item to check\"\u003eCoal briquette coupons\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Applicable rule\"\u003eHouseholds issued coupons for 2026 cannot receive overlapping winter support\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Item to check\"\u003eCoal Briquette Conversion Energy Voucher\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Applicable rule\"\u003eHouseholds issued vouchers for 2026 cannot receive overlapping winter support\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/tbody\u003e\n\u003c/table\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEven if you used the voucher in summer, choosing other winter support requires a separate procedure. Ask your Administrative Welfare Center about any necessary steps, such as stopping the existing voucher. The relevant restrictions are listed in the \u003ca href=\"https://www.energyv.or.kr/info/support_info.do\"\u003eeligibility and overlapping support guide\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#common-mistakes-when-answering-the-self-assessment\" class=\"anchor\" id=\"common-mistakes-when-answering-the-self-assessment\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003eCommon mistakes when answering the self-assessment\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe same household may need to give different answers depending on the scope of the question. The items below explain what to check when interpreting the official questions. If the result differs from what you expected, review the relevant question first.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"overflow-x-auto\"\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCommon misunderstanding\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhat to check again\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Common misunderstanding\"\u003eAssuming the entire household is excluded if even one member receives benefits in a facility\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"What to check again\"\u003eThe question asks whether all household members receive benefits in welfare facilities\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Common misunderstanding\"\u003eEnding the assessment because the multiple-child criterion does not apply\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"What to check again\"\u003eCheck other household member criteria, such as older adults, infants and young children, or people with disabilities\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Common misunderstanding\"\u003eAnswering the infant and young child question based only on the child's birth year\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"What to check again\"\u003eAlso check the requirement that the child be of preschool age\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Common misunderstanding\"\u003eTreating a potentially eligible result as a completed application\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"What to check again\"\u003eThe actual application and eligibility check are separate steps\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/tbody\u003e\n\u003c/table\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese interpretations are based on the \u003ca href=\"https://www.energyv.or.kr/info/energyv_smu.do\"\u003eself-assessment questions and results guidance\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#application-documents-and-official-submission-channels\" class=\"anchor\" id=\"application-documents-and-official-submission-channels\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003eApplication documents and official submission channels\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe application period for new applicants runs from June 15 to December 31, 2026. You can apply at the eup, myeon, or dong Administrative Welfare Center for your registered address. Online applications are submitted through Bokjiro. The dates and submission channels are confirmed in the \u003ca href=\"https://www.energy.or.kr/front/board/View3.do?boardMngNo=3\u0026amp;boardNo=10024988\"\u003eAgency's application announcement\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eList any items that were difficult to assess during the self-assessment.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrepare the documents for your application method using the table below.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVisit an Administrative Welfare Center or apply through Bokjiro.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf visiting or applying online is difficult, ask the official in charge for help.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ol\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"overflow-x-auto\"\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eApplication situation\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDocuments to prepare\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Application situation\"\u003eStandard application\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Documents to prepare\"\u003eEnergy Voucher issuance application form, completed at the Administrative Welfare Center\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Application situation\"\u003eApplication by a representative\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Documents to prepare\"\u003eAuthorization from the benefit recipient and the representative's identification\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Application situation\"\u003eBill deduction application\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Documents to prepare\"\u003eThe most recently paid electricity, city gas, or district heating bill or receipt\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Application situation\"\u003eApartment bill deduction application\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Documents to prepare\"\u003eApartment maintenance fee bill\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/tbody\u003e\n\u003c/table\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe official in charge may apply on an eligible person's behalf with their consent. Ask the application office about any additional documents needed for your household's situation. The documents and application methods listed here are based on the \u003ca href=\"https://www.energyv.or.kr/info/apl_info.do\"\u003eofficial application guide\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#automatic-application-conditions-for-previous-year-recipients\" class=\"anchor\" id=\"automatic-application-conditions-for-previous-year-recipients\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003eAutomatic application conditions for previous-year recipients\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEven if you received support last year, you need to check if your information or eligibility has changed. Automatic application applies when your information has not changed and you still qualify this year. Do not assume that a move or a change in household size has been reflected automatically.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"overflow-x-auto\"\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCurrent situation\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhat to check\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Current situation\"\u003eNo information has changed since the previous year, and you still qualify this year\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"What to check\"\u003eCheck whether you qualify for automatic application\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Current situation\"\u003eInformation has changed, such as your address or household size\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"What to check\"\u003eCheck whether a new application is needed and how to proceed\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Current situation\"\u003eInformation changes while you are receiving support this year\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"What to check\"\u003eNotify the Administrative Welfare Center, then reapply\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/tbody\u003e\n\u003c/table\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese processing categories follow the \u003ca href=\"https://www.energyv.or.kr/info/apl_info.do\"\u003eofficial application guide\u003c/a\u003e. For questions about changes in eligibility, contact an Administrative Welfare Center or the Integrated Counseling Center at 1600-3190.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#support-amounts-and-winter-usage-methods-compared\" class=\"anchor\" id=\"support-amounts-and-winter-usage-methods-compared\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003eSupport amounts and winter usage methods compared\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe support amount is an annual spending limit that varies by household size. It should not be understood as a monthly cash payment. It can be used for electricity, city gas, district heating, kerosene, LPG, and coal briquettes.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"overflow-x-auto\"\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHousehold members on the resident registration record\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTotal support for 2026\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Household members on the resident registration record\"\u003e1 person\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Total support for 2026\"\u003e295,200 won\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Household members on the resident registration record\"\u003e2 people\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Total support for 2026\"\u003e407,500 won\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Household members on the resident registration record\"\u003e3 people\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Total support for 2026\"\u003e532,700 won\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Household members on the resident registration record\"\u003eAt least 4 people\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Total support for 2026\"\u003e701,300 won\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/tbody\u003e\n\u003c/table\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese amounts are the standard support levels in the \u003ca href=\"https://www.energyv.or.kr/info/support_info.do\"\u003e2026 support amount guide\u003c/a\u003e. Separate restrictions apply if you choose other winter support. Check your actual remaining balance using the balance inquiry feature on the official website.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn winter, choose either bill deductions or the National Happiness Card. Decide based on the heating energy used in your home and your payment method. Check accepted card payment methods with your supplier first.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"overflow-x-auto\"\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMethod\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eEligible energy sources\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHow to use\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Method\"\u003eBill deduction\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Eligible energy sources\"\u003eOne of electricity, city gas, or district heating\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"How to use\"\u003eDeducted from the selected utility bill\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Method\"\u003eNational Happiness Card\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Eligible energy sources\"\u003eElectricity, city gas, kerosene, LPG, coal briquettes\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"How to use\"\u003ePay the relevant supplier or a participating merchant\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/tbody\u003e\n\u003c/table\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDistrict heating is not eligible for payment with the National Happiness Card. Detailed payment methods are available in the \u003ca href=\"https://www.energyv.or.kr/info/use_info.do\"\u003eofficial usage guide\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#the-difference-between-the-application-deadline-and-the-end-of-the-usage-period\" class=\"anchor\" id=\"the-difference-between-the-application-deadline-and-the-end-of-the-usage-period\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003eThe difference between the application deadline and the end of the usage period\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe application deadline and the end of the usage period are different dates. New applications for 2026 are accepted until December 31 of that year. The deadline for new applications applies separately, even if time remains in the usage period.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"overflow-x-auto\"\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCategory\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e2026 program schedule\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Category\"\u003eNew applications\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"2026 program schedule\"\u003eJune 15 to December 31, 2026\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Category\"\u003eSummer bill deductions\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"2026 program schedule\"\u003eJuly 1 to September 30, 2026\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Category\"\u003eWinter bill deductions\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"2026 program schedule\"\u003eOctober 1, 2026 to May 31, 2027\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Category\"\u003eWinter National Happiness Card use\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"2026 program schedule\"\u003eOctober 3, 2026 to May 31, 2027\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/tbody\u003e\n\u003c/table\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBill deductions apply to bills issued within the usage period. Check the usage schedule and your balance on the \u003ca href=\"https://www.energyv.or.kr/main.do\"\u003eofficial website\u003c/a\u003e. You can also ask about detailed usage records at the Integrated Counseling Center at 1600-3190.\u003c/p\u003e\n","tags":["Electricity rates","Housing costs","Energy Voucher","Bokjiro"],"faqs":[{"question":"Can a household with multiple children apply even if it does not receive basic livelihood benefits?","answer":"Having multiple children alone does not qualify a household for assistance. The household must also receive at least one of the following benefits: livelihood, medical, housing, or education benefits."},{"question":"How many children must a household have to meet the multiple-child requirement?","answer":"The household's resident registration record must include a father or mother and at least 2 of that parent's children under 19. Children in foster care listed on the same resident registration record also count as children."},{"question":"What if I have 2 children, but one is 19 or older?","answer":"If only 1 child is under 19, you do not meet the multiple-child requirement. Check whether you meet any other requirements based on household members' characteristics."},{"question":"For infants and young children, do I only need to check their date of birth?","answer":"For 2026, the requirement is a preschool child aged 7 or younger who was born on or after January 1, 2019. You must also check whether the child has started school."},{"question":"Is the household excluded if one member is a benefit recipient living in a welfare facility?","answer":"The official exclusion criterion applies when all household members are benefit recipients living in welfare facilities. If only some household members fall into this category, check your household's situation with the administrative welfare center."},{"question":"Can I receive this together with emergency welfare fuel assistance?","answer":"Emergency welfare fuel assistance for October 2026 through March 2027 cannot be received together with winter assistance. To switch to another form of assistance, ask the administrative welfare center about the required procedures."},{"question":"If the self-assessment says I may be eligible for assistance, is my application complete?","answer":"The self-assessment result is for reference only. The actual application result may differ, so you must separately submit an application and have your eligibility verified."},{"question":"What should I do if I received assistance last year but moved this year?","answer":"The official guidance explains that a new application is required if information changes, such as when you move. Check the changed information with the administrative welfare center serving your current address."},{"question":"Can I get help if I have difficulty applying online?","answer":"You can apply in person at the administrative welfare center. The public official in charge can also submit an application on an eligible person's behalf, under their official authority and with that person's consent."},{"question":"Is the stated assistance amount paid every month?","answer":"The stated amount is the total assistance amount for 2026. It is not cash assistance that pays the same amount every month."},{"question":"If I can use it until May 2027, can I apply then?","answer":"The deadline for new applications for 2026 is December 31, 2026. May 31, 2027 is the last day to use the assistance, so you must distinguish between the two dates."},{"question":"Where can I check the remaining balance?","answer":"Follow the balance inquiry instructions on the official website. On Bokjiro, you can log in and check your balance in the Welfare Wallet."}],"sources":[{"url":"https://www.energyv.or.kr/info/energyv_smu.do","title":"Korea Energy Agency Energy Voucher self-assessment","type":"source"},{"url":"https://www.energy.or.kr/front/board/View3.do?boardMngNo=3\u0026boardNo=10024988","title":"Korea Energy Agency starts accepting 2026 Energy Voucher applications, June 22, 2026","type":"source"},{"url":"https://www.energyv.or.kr/info/support_info.do","title":"Energy Voucher eligibility, benefit amounts, and application and usage periods","type":"data_point"},{"url":"https://www.energyv.or.kr/info/apl_info.do","title":"Energy Voucher application guide and application documents","type":"source"},{"url":"https://www.energyv.or.kr/info/use_info.do","title":"Guide to Energy Voucher bill deductions and National Happiness Card use","type":"source"},{"url":"https://www.energyv.or.kr/main.do","title":"Official Energy Voucher website, guide to the 2026 usage period and balance checks","type":"source"}],"images":[{"id":2043,"url":"https://onbinder.com/rails/active_storage/blobs/proxy/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6MzE0NTMsInB1ciI6ImJsb2JfaWQifX0=--b473bc727dc78d4dcc797875d4a92120fde90913/ai-fa0ddabd.webp","is_representative":true,"generation_method":"ai_photo","license":"ai_generated","mime_type":"image/webp","width":1536,"height":1024,"translations":{"ko":{"alt":"두 아이가 나무 바닥에서 블록을 쌓는 동안 벽의 난방 조절기를 돌리며 아이들을 바라보는 아버지","caption":"다자녀 세대도 에너지바우처를 받으려면 급여 수급 요건과 세대원 특성 요건을 모두 충족해야 합니다.","description":null},"en":{"alt":"A father adjusts a wall thermostat as he looks toward his two children playing with blocks on the wooden floor.","caption":"Families with multiple children must meet both benefit eligibility and household member criteria to receive energy vouchers.","description":null},"ja":{"alt":"木の床で積み木をする2人の子どもを見ながら、壁の暖房調節ダイヤルを回す父親","caption":"多子世帯もエネルギーバウチャーを受けるには、給付の受給要件と世帯員の特性要件の両方を満たす必要があります。","description":null},"es":{"alt":"Un padre ajusta el termostato mientras sus dos hijos juegan con bloques en el suelo de madera.","caption":"Las familias con varios hijos deben cumplir tanto los requisitos de prestaciones como los de composición del hogar para recibir el bono energético.","description":null},"id":{"alt":"Seorang ayah mengatur termostat dinding saat dua anaknya bermain balok di lantai kayu.","caption":"Keluarga dengan beberapa anak harus memenuhi syarat penerima bantuan sekaligus kriteria anggota rumah tangga untuk mendapat voucer energi.","description":null},"pt":{"alt":"Um pai ajusta o termostato enquanto seus dois filhos brincam com blocos no chão de madeira.","caption":"Famílias com vários filhos devem cumprir os requisitos de recebimento de benefícios e os critérios relativos aos membros do agregado familiar para receber o vale de energia.","description":null},"zh-hant":{"alt":"父親轉動牆上的暖氣調節旋鈕，望向坐在木地板上玩積木的兩個孩子","caption":"多子女家庭也必須同時符合福利給付領取資格及家庭成員特徵條件，才能領取能源補助券。","description":null},"de":{"alt":"Ein Vater regelt die Heizung, während seine zwei Kinder auf dem Holzboden mit Bauklötzen spielen.","caption":"Auch kinderreiche Familien müssen für Energiegutscheine sowohl die Voraussetzungen zum Leistungsbezug als auch die Kriterien zu den Haushaltsmitgliedern erfüllen.","description":null}}},{"id":2044,"url":"https://onbinder.com/rails/active_storage/blobs/proxy/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6MzE0NjAsInB1ciI6ImJsb2JfaWQifX0=--bbeb537b4bb177a5b9f4b6ff4215d807e46967c2/ai-e06803d4.webp","is_representative":false,"generation_method":"ai_semi","license":"ai_generated","mime_type":"image/webp","width":1536,"height":1024,"translations":{"ko":{"alt":"어머니가 가스레인지에서 국을 떠 담고 두 자녀가 뒤에서 식탁을 차리는 주방","caption":"다자녀 세대 해당 여부는 주민등록표 등본과 연령 기준을 확인해 판단하세요.","description":null},"en":{"alt":"A mother ladles soup at a gas stove while her two children set the dining table.","caption":"Check the resident registration record and age criteria to determine eligibility as a household with multiple children.","description":null},"ja":{"alt":"母親がガスコンロでスープをよそい、後ろで2人の子どもが食卓を整えるキッチン","caption":"多子世帯に該当するかは、住民登録票の写しと年齢基準を確認して判断してください。","description":null},"es":{"alt":"Una madre sirve sopa junto a una cocina de gas mientras sus dos hijos ponen la mesa.","caption":"Consulte el registro de residentes y los criterios de edad para comprobar si cumple la condición de hogar con varios hijos.","description":null},"id":{"alt":"Seorang ibu menyendok sup di kompor gas sementara kedua anaknya menata meja makan.","caption":"Periksa catatan registrasi penduduk dan kriteria usia untuk menentukan kelayakan sebagai keluarga dengan beberapa anak.","description":null},"pt":{"alt":"Uma mãe serve sopa junto ao fogão a gás enquanto seus dois filhos põem a mesa.","caption":"Consulte o registro de residentes e os critérios de idade para verificar o enquadramento como família com vários filhos.","description":null},"zh-hant":{"alt":"母親在瓦斯爐旁盛湯，兩名孩子在後方擺設餐桌","caption":"請依居民登錄謄本及年齡標準，確認是否符合多子女家庭資格。","description":null},"de":{"alt":"Eine Mutter schöpft Suppe am Gasherd, während ihre zwei Kinder den Esstisch decken.","caption":"Prüfen Sie anhand des Melderegisterauszugs und der Alterskriterien, ob Ihr Haushalt als Mehrkindfamilie anspruchsberechtigt ist.","description":null}}}],"published_at":"2026-10-22T11:22:36+09:00","updated_at":"2026-10-22T11:22:36+09:00","license":"cc_by","translation_status":"reviewed","available_locales":["ko","en","ja","es"],"data_locales":["ko","en","ja","es","id","pt","zh-hant","de"],"url":"https://onbinder.com/en/articles/energy-voucher-2026-multiple-children-eligibility"}