Check emergency welfare winter fuel support conditions and where to apply

Which heating costs does emergency welfare fuel support cover?

Buan County's 2026 guide lists KRW 150,000 monthly during October–March. It covers oil, gas, electricity, briquettes and firewood bought or used by households receiving primary emergency welfare support.

Tell the officer which fuel you use and about the cost burden. Specify whether you need to buy oil or cover gas or electricity use. Disclose other heating assistance and ask how the rules apply to your household.

How many months can winter fuel support last?

Easy Law sets one month as the standard. If the crisis is judged to continue, two one-month extensions are possible. If it persists beyond that, committee deliberation can extend the total support period to a maximum of six months. Six months is not granted from the outset.

Fuel aid ends when primary support or winter ends. Payment normally goes to the recipient's own account. Ask when primary support ends, as well as how many winter months remain.

Who can request fuel support, and what happens next?

Easy Law describes these steps.

1. The person concerned, a relative or another related person requests support orally or in writing from the responsible city, county or district.
2. The authority conducts an on-site check.
3. It decides on support based on the findings.

Submitting a request does not guarantee payment. If you do not receive primary support, explain the crisis and request emergency welfare advice first.

What should you ask at an October consultation?

Ask your local office about primary support eligibility, assessed fuel need and when to discuss an extension. October–March is the winter support period. Confirm your request timing and possible support duration with that office. State your fuel type and whether you currently receive primary support.

Date checked: 2026-10-17