{"content_id":"ytdr0gfblm","slug":"energy-voucher-2026-eligibility-amounts-reapplication","locale":"en","schema_type":"HowTo","category":"policy_guide","category_name":"Policy Guide","title":"Energy Voucher 2026 Eligibility and Amounts by Household","summary":"To qualify for the 2026 Energy Voucher, you must meet both benefit eligibility requirements and criteria related to household members' characteristics. Check your eligibility with the official self-assessment, and review annual support amounts by household and which application type applies after a move.","sponsorship_disclosure":null,"affiliate_disclosure":null,"commerce_disclosure":null,"author":{"name":"OnBinder Editorial Team","url":"https://onbinder.com/ko/about"},"key_points":["Check your eligibility for livelihood, medical, housing, or education benefits as of your application date.","Check the characteristics of household members listed on your resident registration certificate and any overlapping support you receive.","Complete the official self-assessment, then confirm your exact eligibility with your local Administrative Welfare Center.","Check which application type applies based on whether you have moved, and prepare the required documents.","Apply through Bokjiro or your local Administrative Welfare Center by December 31, 2026 (South Korea)."],"content_markdown":"To qualify for an energy voucher, you must meet both the benefit eligibility requirements and the household member criteria. Check your eligibility first with the official self-assessment. If applying for bill deductions, have a recent utility bill ready. You can apply through Bokjiro or your local administrative welfare center **by December 31, 2026**.\n\nThe amounts and dates are based on the Korea Energy Agency's 2026 program guidance.\n\n## Check your eligibility with the official self-assessment\n\nYou can check whether you may qualify through the eligibility calculator on the official website. Answer based on your benefit eligibility on the application date. The results are for reference only and may differ from the actual selection decision.\n\n1. Check which benefits you receive: livelihood, medical, housing, or education benefits.\n2. Check the characteristics of yourself and your household members listed on your resident registration certificate.\n3. Check whether you receive benefits through a welfare facility and whether you receive other heating assistance.\n4. Answer the self-assessment questions and check the results.\n5. If any conditions are unclear, ask your local administrative welfare center to confirm your exact eligibility.\n\nThe self-assessment does not replace an application. Even if the results suggest you may qualify, you must apply separately. These limitations are stated in the Korea Energy Agency's [self-assessment guidance](https://www.energyv.or.kr/info/energyv_smu.do).\n\n## Energy voucher eligibility requirements\n\nYou must meet both the benefit eligibility requirements and the household member criteria. People receiving at least one of the following benefits are eligible: livelihood, medical, housing, or education benefits. The benefit recipient or a household member listed on the resident registration certificate must also have one of the characteristics below.\n\n| Household member characteristic | 2026 criteria |\n| --- | --- |\n| Older adult | Born on or before December 31, 1961, according to resident registration records |\n| Infant or young child | A preschool child aged at most 7, born on or after January 1, 2019 |\n| Person with a disability | A person registered as having a disability under the Act on Welfare of Persons with Disabilities |\n| Pregnant or postpartum woman | A woman who is pregnant or gave birth less than 6 months ago |\n| Person with a serious, rare, or severe intractable disease | A person who meets the relevant disease criteria under the Standards for Special Cases in Calculating Copayments |\n| Single-parent family | A person eligible for support under Articles 5 and 5-2 of the Single-Parent Family Support Act |\n| Child-headed household | A person eligible for the Ministry of Health and Welfare's support for child-headed households, including children in foster care |\n| Household with multiple children | A household whose resident registration certificate lists a father or mother and at least 2 of that parent's children aged less than 19 |\n\nThe multiple-child criteria also count children in foster care listed on the same resident registration certificate. For infants and young children, check both the birth date and the requirement that the child has not yet started school. Having children or being older does not, by itself, qualify you for this program. Detailed criteria are available in the [official eligibility questions](https://www.energyv.or.kr/info/energyv_smu.do).\n\n### Exclusions and overlapping winter assistance\n\nHouseholds are excluded if all members receive benefits through welfare facilities. In winter, you cannot receive the voucher together with the assistance listed below. If you receive other heating assistance, tell the staff member before applying.\n\n| Assistance to check | Period or year covered by the restriction on overlapping assistance |\n| --- | --- |\n| Winter fuel assistance under the Emergency Aid and Support Act | October 2026 through March 2027 |\n| Korea Mine Rehabilitation and Mineral Resources Corporation coal briquette coupons | 2026 |\n| Coal briquette conversion energy vouchers | 2026 |\n\nIf you want to apply for other winter assistance after using the voucher in summer, check the procedure for stopping voucher support. You must also separately check the permitted period for switching to other assistance. Restrictions on overlapping assistance and the rules for changes are listed in the [support guidance](https://www.energyv.or.kr/info/support_info.do).\n\n## How much energy voucher support can you receive?\n\nThe support amount depends on the number of household members listed on your resident registration certificate. The amounts below are the **annual totals per household for 2026**. They are not monthly payments or separate additional winter payments.\n\n| Number of household members | Total support amount for 2026 |\n| --- | ---: |\n| 1 | 295,200 won |\n| 2 | 407,500 won |\n| 3 | 532,700 won |\n| At least 4 | 701,300 won |\n\nAny amount left after summer use can be used in winter. If you have already used part of the support, your current balance will differ from the total. If you choose a program subject to restrictions on overlapping assistance, the totals above do not apply as listed.\n\nFor example, an eligible 2-person household receives an annual total of 407,500 won. Do not calculate this as a monthly payment. Check Bokjiro for the balance you can actually use in winter. The amounts in the table are based on the Korea Energy Agency's [2026 support guidance](https://www.energyv.or.kr/info/support_info.do).\n\n## Application period and required documents\n\nThe application period is June 15 through December 31, 2026. You can apply online through Bokjiro. In-person applications are accepted at the administrative welfare center for the eup, myeon, or dong where your registered address is located.\n\n1. Check whether you need to submit a new application or qualify for automatic application.\n2. Choose bill deductions or the National Happiness Card for winter use.\n3. Prepare the documents required for your chosen method and the person applying.\n4. Apply through Bokjiro or your local administrative welfare center.\n5. Check whether you have been selected and the approved support amount.\n\n| Application situation | Documents to prepare |\n| --- | --- |\n| Applying in person | Energy voucher issuance application form, completed at the administrative welfare center |\n| Applying for bill deductions | The most recently paid electricity, city gas, or district heating bill or receipt |\n| Applying for bill deductions in an apartment | Apartment management fee statement |\n| Applying through a representative | The eligible person's letter of authorization and the representative's identification |\n\nA representative must be an authorized household member listed on the resident registration certificate or a relative within the specified range. This includes blood relatives within the 8th degree and relatives by marriage within the 4th degree. If applying is difficult, ask whether the responsible public official can apply on your behalf. An application initiated by an official requires the eligible person's verbal or written consent.\n\nApplication methods and documents are based on the [application guidance](https://www.energyv.or.kr/info/apl_info.do). Applications and reapplications may be suspended for 2 to 3 days in late December 2026. Check official notices or ask your administrative welfare center for the exact suspension dates.\n\n## Automatic applications and reapplications after moving, by situation\n\nThe application category depends on whether you have moved and when your information changed. Receiving support last year does not, by itself, mean you will be automatically registered. Check your current application status with your local administrative welfare center.\n\n| Current situation | Category in the official guidance | Required action |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| No information changed during the previous year's support period, and you remain eligible this year | Automatic application | Confirm whether your application is automatic |\n| You received support last year, but information such as your address or household size has changed | New application | Submit a new application with the updated information |\n| Your information changes while you are currently receiving support | Reapplication | Notify your local administrative welfare center of the change, then reapply |\n\nThe deadline for new applications differs from the deadline for updating information for households already selected. The permitted period also varies by the type of information being changed. The following table lists the information update periods in the official guidance.\n\n| Information being changed | Permitted update period |\n| --- | --- |\n| Increase in household members | June 15, 2026, through May 31, 2027 |\n| Decrease in household members | June 15, 2026, through June 26, 2026 |\n| Switching between the National Happiness Card and bill deductions for winter | June 15, 2026, through May 31, 2027 |\n| Other information, including address, contact details, customer number, and energy supplier | June 15, 2026, through May 31, 2027 |\n\nIf you move while receiving support, check which information can still be updated even after the application deadline. If your household size has decreased, ask the staff member how it should currently be handled. The categories are based on the [application guidance](https://www.energyv.or.kr/info/apl_info.do), and the update periods are based on the [support guidance](https://www.energyv.or.kr/info/support_info.do).\n\n## Check your application status and bill linkage after moving\n\nAfter moving, check both your application status and the utility account information for your new home. It is best not to stop after simply confirming that you can view your balance. The following checklist brings together the official application, update, and usage rules.\n\n1. Ask your administrative welfare center to confirm your current application category and whether your update has been submitted.\n2. Check the address, customer number, and energy supplier on your new home's utility bill.\n3. Ask whether the information registered for bill deductions matches your new home's bill.\n4. Check both your Bokjiro balance and the deductions shown on your actual bill.\n\n| Information to check | Purpose |\n| --- | --- |\n| Application status | Confirm whether a new application or reapplication has been processed |\n| Address, customer number, and supplier | Verify the account information used for bill deductions |\n| Balance | Check the remaining support amount |\n| Deductions shown on the bill | Confirm whether the support has actually been applied to your utility charges |\n\nThe official guidance lists customer numbers and suppliers, as well as addresses, as information that can be updated. Bill deductions also require bills to have been issued within the usage period. You therefore need to check your voucher information separately from reporting your move. This is based on the [guidance on information updates and usage periods](https://www.energyv.or.kr/info/support_info.do).\n\n## Comparing bill deductions and the National Happiness Card\n\nFor winter, choose either bill deductions or the National Happiness Card. Choose based on your heating energy source and payment method. The two methods have different start dates but the same end date.\n\n| Category | Bill deductions | National Happiness Card |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| Energy covered in winter | One of electricity, city gas, or district heating | Electricity, city gas, kerosene, LPG, or coal briquettes |\n| How to use | Deducted from bills for the energy source you selected | Pay directly at participating suppliers or merchants |\n| Winter start date | October 1, 2026 | October 3, 2026 |\n| Usage end date | May 31, 2027 | May 31, 2027 |\n| What to prepare after applying | A recent bill for your selected energy source | Obtain a National Happiness Card and check whether payment is accepted |\n\nThe Korea Energy Agency's Energy Voucher Usage Guide specifies the summer method as follows.\n\n\u003e Summer energy vouchers can only be used through bill deductions.\n\nOnly electricity bill deductions are available in summer. The summer usage period is July 1 through September 30, 2026. You can check the winter dates in the [usage period table on the official website](https://www.energyv.or.kr/).\n\nBill deductions cover only bills issued and billed within the usage period. The supplier must also submit its deduction request by May 31, 2027 (South Korea). The official usage guide explains that automatic deductions begin in the month after you apply.\n\nFor the National Happiness Card, accepted payment methods and cards may differ by supplier. Check with the supplier or merchant before paying. The card cannot be used at bank counters or utility bill payment machines. You must keep and use the card yourself and must not lend it to anyone else.\n\nCard payment conditions are based on the [usage guidance](https://www.energyv.or.kr/info/use_info.do). You can change your usage method at your local administrative welfare center before the winter usage period ends. This is also confirmed in the [Korea Energy Agency's September 30, 2026 press release](https://www.energy.or.kr/front/board/View3.do?boardMngNo=3\u0026boardNo=10025025).\n\n## How to check your balance and usage history\n\nYou can check your remaining support amount in My Welfare Wallet on Bokjiro. You must log in with identity verification to view it. Balance checks are available only during the voucher usage period.\n\n1. Visit Bokjiro and log in using simple authentication, a joint certificate, or a financial certificate.\n2. Open My Welfare Wallet under Welfare Wallet.\n3. Check the balance for the relevant voucher.\n4. Ask the official chatbot or integrated consultation center for a detailed usage history.\n\nThe integrated consultation center's phone number is 1600-3190. If your balance does not match your actual billing details, ask about your usage history. These steps are based on the Korea Energy Agency's [balance inquiry guidance](https://www.energyv.or.kr/info/balance_inquiry.do).","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eTo qualify for an energy voucher, you must meet both the benefit eligibility requirements and the household member criteria. Check your eligibility first with the official self-assessment. If applying for bill deductions, have a recent utility bill ready. You can apply through Bokjiro or your local administrative welfare center \u003cstrong\u003eby December 31, 2026\u003c/strong\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe amounts and dates are based on the Korea Energy Agency's 2026 program guidance.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#check-your-eligibility-with-the-official-self-assessment\" class=\"anchor\" id=\"check-your-eligibility-with-the-official-self-assessment\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003eCheck your eligibility with the official self-assessment\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can check whether you may qualify through the eligibility calculator on the official website. Answer based on your benefit eligibility on the application date. The results are for reference only and may differ from the actual selection decision.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck which benefits you receive: livelihood, medical, housing, or education benefits.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck the characteristics of yourself and your household members listed on your resident registration certificate.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck whether you receive benefits through a welfare facility and whether you receive other heating assistance.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnswer the self-assessment questions and check the results.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf any conditions are unclear, ask your local administrative welfare center to confirm your exact eligibility.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe self-assessment does not replace an application. Even if the results suggest you may qualify, you must apply separately. These limitations are stated in the Korea Energy Agency's \u003ca href=\"https://www.energyv.or.kr/info/energyv_smu.do\"\u003eself-assessment guidance\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#energy-voucher-eligibility-requirements\" class=\"anchor\" id=\"energy-voucher-eligibility-requirements\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003eEnergy voucher eligibility requirements\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou must meet both the benefit eligibility requirements and the household member criteria. People receiving at least one of the following benefits are eligible: livelihood, medical, housing, or education benefits. The benefit recipient or a household member listed on the resident registration certificate must also have one of the characteristics below.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"overflow-x-auto\"\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHousehold member characteristic\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e2026 criteria\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Household member characteristic\"\u003eOlder adult\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"2026 criteria\"\u003eBorn on or before December 31, 1961, according to resident registration records\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Household member characteristic\"\u003eInfant or young child\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"2026 criteria\"\u003eA preschool child aged at most 7, born on or after January 1, 2019\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Household member characteristic\"\u003ePerson with a disability\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"2026 criteria\"\u003eA person 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=\"Household member characteristic\"\u003ePregnant or postpartum woman\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"2026 criteria\"\u003eA woman who is pregnant or gave birth less than 6 months ago\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Household member characteristic\"\u003ePerson with a serious, rare, or severe intractable disease\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"2026 criteria\"\u003eA person who meets the relevant disease criteria under the Standards for Special Cases in Calculating Copayments\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Household member characteristic\"\u003eSingle-parent family\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"2026 criteria\"\u003eA person 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=\"Household member characteristic\"\u003eChild-headed household\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"2026 criteria\"\u003eA person eligible for the Ministry of Health and Welfare's support for child-headed households, including children in foster care\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Household member characteristic\"\u003eHousehold with multiple children\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"2026 criteria\"\u003eA household whose resident registration certificate lists a father or mother and at least 2 of that parent's children aged less than 19\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/tbody\u003e\n\u003c/table\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe multiple-child criteria also count children in foster care listed on the same resident registration certificate. For infants and young children, check both the birth date and the requirement that the child has not yet started school. Having children or being older does not, by itself, qualify you for this program. Detailed criteria are available in the \u003ca href=\"https://www.energyv.or.kr/info/energyv_smu.do\"\u003eofficial eligibility questions\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#exclusions-and-overlapping-winter-assistance\" class=\"anchor\" id=\"exclusions-and-overlapping-winter-assistance\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003eExclusions and overlapping winter assistance\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHouseholds are excluded if all members receive benefits through welfare facilities. In winter, you cannot receive the voucher together with the assistance listed below. If you receive other heating assistance, tell the staff member before applying.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"overflow-x-auto\"\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAssistance to check\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePeriod or year covered by the restriction on overlapping assistance\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Assistance to check\"\u003eWinter fuel assistance under the Emergency Aid and Support Act\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Period or year covered by the restriction on overlapping assistance\"\u003eOctober 2026 through March 2027\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Assistance to check\"\u003eKorea Mine Rehabilitation and Mineral Resources Corporation coal briquette coupons\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Period or year covered by the restriction on overlapping assistance\"\u003e2026\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Assistance to check\"\u003eCoal briquette conversion energy vouchers\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Period or year covered by the restriction on overlapping assistance\"\u003e2026\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/tbody\u003e\n\u003c/table\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you want to apply for other winter assistance after using the voucher in summer, check the procedure for stopping voucher support. You must also separately check the permitted period for switching to other assistance. Restrictions on overlapping assistance and the rules for changes are listed in the \u003ca href=\"https://www.energyv.or.kr/info/support_info.do\"\u003esupport guidance\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#how-much-energy-voucher-support-can-you-receive\" class=\"anchor\" id=\"how-much-energy-voucher-support-can-you-receive\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003eHow much energy voucher support can you receive?\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe support amount depends on the number of household members listed on your resident registration certificate. The amounts below are the \u003cstrong\u003eannual totals per household for 2026\u003c/strong\u003e. They are not monthly payments or separate additional winter payments.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"overflow-x-auto\"\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNumber of household members\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTotal support amount for 2026\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Number of household members\"\u003e1\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Total support amount for 2026\"\u003e295,200 won\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Number of household members\"\u003e2\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Total support amount for 2026\"\u003e407,500 won\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Number of household members\"\u003e3\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Total support amount for 2026\"\u003e532,700 won\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Number of household members\"\u003eAt least 4\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Total support amount 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\u003eAny amount left after summer use can be used in winter. If you have already used part of the support, your current balance will differ from the total. If you choose a program subject to restrictions on overlapping assistance, the totals above do not apply as listed.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor example, an eligible 2-person household receives an annual total of 407,500 won. Do not calculate this as a monthly payment. Check Bokjiro for the balance you can actually use in winter. The amounts in the table are based on the Korea Energy Agency's \u003ca href=\"https://www.energyv.or.kr/info/support_info.do\"\u003e2026 support guidance\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#application-period-and-required-documents\" class=\"anchor\" id=\"application-period-and-required-documents\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003eApplication period and required documents\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe application period is June 15 through December 31, 2026. You can apply online through Bokjiro. In-person applications are accepted at the administrative welfare center for the eup, myeon, or dong where your registered address is located.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck whether you need to submit a new application or qualify for automatic application.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChoose bill deductions or the National Happiness Card for winter use.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrepare the documents required for your chosen method and the person applying.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApply through Bokjiro or your local administrative welfare center.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck whether you have been selected and the approved support amount.\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\"\u003eApplying in person\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\"\u003eApplying for bill deductions\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\"\u003eApplying for bill deductions in an apartment\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Documents to prepare\"\u003eApartment management fee statement\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Application situation\"\u003eApplying through a representative\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Documents to prepare\"\u003eThe eligible person's letter of authorization and the representative's identification\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/tbody\u003e\n\u003c/table\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA representative must be an authorized household member listed on the resident registration certificate or a relative within the specified range. This includes blood relatives within the 8th degree and relatives by marriage within the 4th degree. If applying is difficult, ask whether the responsible public official can apply on your behalf. An application initiated by an official requires the eligible person's verbal or written consent.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApplication methods and documents are based on the \u003ca href=\"https://www.energyv.or.kr/info/apl_info.do\"\u003eapplication guidance\u003c/a\u003e. Applications and reapplications may be suspended for 2 to 3 days in late December 2026. Check official notices or ask your administrative welfare center for the exact suspension dates.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#automatic-applications-and-reapplications-after-moving-by-situation\" class=\"anchor\" id=\"automatic-applications-and-reapplications-after-moving-by-situation\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003eAutomatic applications and reapplications after moving, by situation\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe application category depends on whether you have moved and when your information changed. Receiving support last year does not, by itself, mean you will be automatically registered. Check your current application status with your local administrative welfare center.\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\u003eCategory in the official guidance\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRequired action\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 changed during the previous year's support period, and you remain eligible this year\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Category in the official guidance\"\u003eAutomatic application\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Required action\"\u003eConfirm whether your application is automatic\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Current situation\"\u003eYou received support last year, but information such as your address or household size has changed\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Category in the official guidance\"\u003eNew application\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Required action\"\u003eSubmit a new application with the updated information\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Current situation\"\u003eYour information changes while you are currently receiving support\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Category in the official guidance\"\u003eReapplication\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Required action\"\u003eNotify your local administrative welfare center of the change, then reapply\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/tbody\u003e\n\u003c/table\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe deadline for new applications differs from the deadline for updating information for households already selected. The permitted period also varies by the type of information being changed. The following table lists the information update periods in the official guidance.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"overflow-x-auto\"\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eInformation being changed\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePermitted update period\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Information being changed\"\u003eIncrease in household members\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Permitted update period\"\u003eJune 15, 2026, through May 31, 2027\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Information being changed\"\u003eDecrease in household members\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Permitted update period\"\u003eJune 15, 2026, through June 26, 2026\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Information being changed\"\u003eSwitching between the National Happiness Card and bill deductions for winter\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Permitted update period\"\u003eJune 15, 2026, through May 31, 2027\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Information being changed\"\u003eOther information, including address, contact details, customer number, and energy supplier\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Permitted update period\"\u003eJune 15, 2026, through May 31, 2027\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/tbody\u003e\n\u003c/table\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you move while receiving support, check which information can still be updated even after the application deadline. If your household size has decreased, ask the staff member how it should currently be handled. The categories are based on the \u003ca href=\"https://www.energyv.or.kr/info/apl_info.do\"\u003eapplication guidance\u003c/a\u003e, and the update periods are based on the \u003ca href=\"https://www.energyv.or.kr/info/support_info.do\"\u003esupport guidance\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#check-your-application-status-and-bill-linkage-after-moving\" class=\"anchor\" id=\"check-your-application-status-and-bill-linkage-after-moving\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003eCheck your application status and bill linkage after moving\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter moving, check both your application status and the utility account information for your new home. It is best not to stop after simply confirming that you can view your balance. The following checklist brings together the official application, update, and usage rules.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAsk your administrative welfare center to confirm your current application category and whether your update has been submitted.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck the address, customer number, and energy supplier on your new home's utility bill.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAsk whether the information registered for bill deductions matches your new home's bill.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck both your Bokjiro balance and the deductions shown on your actual bill.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ol\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"overflow-x-auto\"\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eInformation to check\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePurpose\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Information to check\"\u003eApplication status\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Purpose\"\u003eConfirm whether a new application or reapplication has been processed\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Information to check\"\u003eAddress, customer number, and supplier\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Purpose\"\u003eVerify the account information used for bill deductions\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Information to check\"\u003eBalance\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Purpose\"\u003eCheck the remaining support amount\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Information to check\"\u003eDeductions shown on the bill\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Purpose\"\u003eConfirm whether the support has actually been applied to your utility charges\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/tbody\u003e\n\u003c/table\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe official guidance lists customer numbers and suppliers, as well as addresses, as information that can be updated. Bill deductions also require bills to have been issued within the usage period. You therefore need to check your voucher information separately from reporting your move. This is based on the \u003ca href=\"https://www.energyv.or.kr/info/support_info.do\"\u003eguidance on information updates and usage periods\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#comparing-bill-deductions-and-the-national-happiness-card\" class=\"anchor\" id=\"comparing-bill-deductions-and-the-national-happiness-card\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003eComparing bill deductions and the National Happiness Card\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor winter, choose either bill deductions or the National Happiness Card. Choose based on your heating energy source and payment method. The two methods have different start dates but the same end date.\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\u003eBill deductions\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNational Happiness Card\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Category\"\u003eEnergy covered in winter\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Bill deductions\"\u003eOne of electricity, city gas, or district heating\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"National Happiness Card\"\u003eElectricity, city gas, kerosene, LPG, or coal briquettes\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Category\"\u003eHow to use\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Bill deductions\"\u003eDeducted from bills for the energy source you selected\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"National Happiness Card\"\u003ePay directly at participating suppliers or merchants\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Category\"\u003eWinter start date\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Bill deductions\"\u003eOctober 1, 2026\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"National Happiness Card\"\u003eOctober 3, 2026\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Category\"\u003eUsage end date\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Bill deductions\"\u003eMay 31, 2027\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"National Happiness Card\"\u003eMay 31, 2027\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Category\"\u003eWhat to prepare after applying\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Bill deductions\"\u003eA recent bill for your selected energy source\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"National Happiness Card\"\u003eObtain a National Happiness Card and check whether payment is accepted\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/tbody\u003e\n\u003c/table\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Korea Energy Agency's Energy Voucher Usage Guide specifies the summer method as follows.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSummer energy vouchers can only be used through bill deductions.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly electricity bill deductions are available in summer. The summer usage period is July 1 through September 30, 2026. You can check the winter dates in the \u003ca href=\"https://www.energyv.or.kr/\"\u003eusage period table on the official website\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBill deductions cover only bills issued and billed within the usage period. The supplier must also submit its deduction request by May 31, 2027 (South Korea). The official usage guide explains that automatic deductions begin in the month after you apply.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the National Happiness Card, accepted payment methods and cards may differ by supplier. Check with the supplier or merchant before paying. The card cannot be used at bank counters or utility bill payment machines. You must keep and use the card yourself and must not lend it to anyone else.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCard payment conditions are based on the \u003ca href=\"https://www.energyv.or.kr/info/use_info.do\"\u003eusage guidance\u003c/a\u003e. You can change your usage method at your local administrative welfare center before the winter usage period ends. This is also confirmed in the \u003ca href=\"https://www.energy.or.kr/front/board/View3.do?boardMngNo=3\u0026amp;boardNo=10025025\"\u003eKorea Energy Agency's September 30, 2026 press release\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#how-to-check-your-balance-and-usage-history\" class=\"anchor\" id=\"how-to-check-your-balance-and-usage-history\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003eHow to check your balance and usage history\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can check your remaining support amount in My Welfare Wallet on Bokjiro. You must log in with identity verification to view it. Balance checks are available only during the voucher usage period.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVisit Bokjiro and log in using simple authentication, a joint certificate, or a financial certificate.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpen My Welfare Wallet under Welfare Wallet.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck the balance for the relevant voucher.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAsk the official chatbot or integrated consultation center for a detailed usage history.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe integrated consultation center's phone number is 1600-3190. If your balance does not match your actual billing details, ask about your usage history. These steps are based on the Korea Energy Agency's \u003ca href=\"https://www.energyv.or.kr/info/balance_inquiry.do\"\u003ebalance inquiry guidance\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n","tags":["Electricity rates","Housing costs","Energy Voucher","Bokjiro"],"faqs":[{"question":"Can all basic livelihood security recipients apply?","answer":"In addition to the eligibility requirements for livelihood, medical, housing, or education benefits, you must also meet the requirements concerning household members' characteristics. Also check the exclusion criteria for people receiving benefits in welfare facilities and the restrictions on overlapping winter support."},{"question":"How many children must a household have to qualify as a household with multiple children?","answer":"A father or mother and at least 2 of that parent's children younger than 19 must be listed on the same resident registration record. Children in foster care listed on the same record also count as children. You must also meet the benefit eligibility requirements."},{"question":"For the infant and young child criteria, do I only need to check the date of birth?","answer":"For 2026, the criteria cover children born on or after January 1, 2019, who are aged 7 or younger and have not yet started school. Check both the date of birth and school enrollment status."},{"question":"If the eligibility self-check says I qualify, is my application complete?","answer":"The eligibility self-check is for reference only and does not submit an application. The actual selection result may differ. Confirm your eligibility with your local administrative welfare center."},{"question":"Is the 295,200 won for a single-person household paid every month?","answer":"295,200 won is the total annual support amount for a single-person household in 2026. It is not a monthly payment. If you have already used some of it, check your remaining balance."},{"question":"What should I do if I received support last year but moved this year?","answer":"Even if you received benefits last year, you must submit a new application if your information has changed, such as after a move. If you move while currently receiving support, notify your local administrative welfare center and then reapply."},{"question":"Which bills should I prepare when applying for a utility bill deduction?","answer":"Prepare your most recently paid electricity, city gas, or district heating bill or receipt. Apartment residents should prepare their maintenance fee bill."},{"question":"Can someone apply on my behalf if I have difficulty visiting in person?","answer":"An authorized household member listed on the resident registration record or a relative within the specified range may apply on your behalf. A letter of authorization from the applicant and the representative's ID are required. You can also ask about an application initiated by the responsible public official with your consent."},{"question":"Are the application deadline and the last day of use the same?","answer":"The application deadline for 2026 is December 31, 2026. The last day of winter use is May 31, 2027. Utility bill deductions require bills to have been issued and billed within the usage period."},{"question":"Can I apply at any time in late December?","answer":"The official guidance states that applications and reapplications are scheduled to be suspended for 2~3 days in late December 2026. Check the official notice or contact your local administrative welfare center for the exact dates."},{"question":"Can I receive both coal briquette coupons and winter vouchers?","answer":"Coal briquette coupons and winter vouchers for 2026 cannot be received together. Coal briquette conversion energy vouchers and emergency welfare fuel assistance for the designated period are also subject to restrictions on overlapping support."},{"question":"Where can I check my remaining balance?","answer":"After logging in to Bokjiro, you can check it in Welfare Wallet's My Welfare Wallet section. For detailed usage records, contact the official chatbot or the integrated counseling center at 1600-3190."}],"sources":[{"url":"https://www.energyv.or.kr/info/energyv_smu.do","title":"Korea Energy Agency Energy Voucher Eligibility Self-Assessment","type":"source"},{"url":"https://www.energyv.or.kr/info/support_info.do","title":"Korea Energy Agency Energy Voucher Eligibility, Amounts, and Support Periods","type":"data_point"},{"url":"https://www.energyv.or.kr/info/apl_info.do","title":"Korea Energy Agency Energy Voucher Application Guide","type":"source"},{"url":"https://www.energyv.or.kr/info/use_info.do","title":"Korea Energy Agency Energy Voucher Usage Guide","type":"source"},{"url":"https://www.energyv.or.kr/info/balance_inquiry.do","title":"Korea Energy Agency Energy Voucher Balance Inquiry Guide","type":"source"},{"url":"https://www.energyv.or.kr/","title":"2026 Usage Period Information on the Official Energy Voucher Website","type":"source"},{"url":"https://www.energy.or.kr/front/board/View3.do?boardMngNo=3\u0026boardNo=10025025","title":"Korea Energy Agency Press Release: Get Ready for a Warm Winter with Energy Vouchers, September 30, 2026","type":"source"}],"images":[{"id":2747,"url":"https://onbinder.com/rails/active_storage/blobs/proxy/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6NDIxMzUsInB1ciI6ImJsb2JfaWQifX0=--0eac80dec1e4cf5e3b7f0877209a777ab411f49a/ai-f4e631de.webp","is_representative":true,"generation_method":"ai_photo","license":"ai_generated","mime_type":"image/webp","width":1536,"height":1024,"translations":{"ko":{"alt":"거실 바닥에서 아버지와 딸이 블록을 쌓고, 뒤에서는 남자아이가 장난감 굴착기를 가지고 노는 모습","caption":"에너지바우처는 겨울철 난방비 부담을 덜어주는 지원입니다.","description":null},"en":{"alt":"A father and daughter build with blocks on the living room floor while a boy plays with a toy excavator behind them.","caption":"Energy vouchers help ease the burden of winter heating costs.","description":null},"ja":{"alt":"リビングの床で父親と娘が積み木で遊び、奥では男の子がおもちゃのショベルカーで遊んでいる","caption":"エネルギーバウチャーは冬の暖房費の負担を軽減するための支援です。","description":null},"es":{"alt":"Un padre y su hija juegan con bloques en el suelo del salón; 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