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Entitled to energy allowance, didn't get it — what now?

DIRECT ANSWER

Request in writing, object within 6 weeks of refusal. Thresholds vary per municipality — objections often succeed.

Reviewed by FFCheck-redactie · Last reviewed 2026-05-28

Plan:

  1. Check if your municipality auto-pays known welfare/AOW recipientssome do, others need active application
  2. Apply via municipal website or form with income proof (UWV statement, welfare bank statement)
  3. Decision window 8 weeks (Awb 4:13); on lapseformal notice with 14 days
  4. On refusal: object within 6 weekscheck municipal policy for overly strict income/asset assessment
  5. Continued refusalappeal to administrative court (€51 consumer fee).

Tip: also apply to Energy Emergency Fund (parallel); structural debts: municipal debt assistance.

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What is the energy allowanceMunicipal allowance for low-income households — €800-€1,300/year. Not automatic, but a right. We explain thresholds + application route.What is the Energy Emergency FundThe Emergency Fund (run by Stichting TNO) helps households with unpayable bills. Threshold: > 8-10% of income on energy. Up to several hundr…

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Updated: 2026-05-28

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