Authorities open heating compensation applications, with 27 November deadline
The government proposes denying heating compensation to people with new cars or high-value property in the 2026-2027 cold season.
What it means for you
If you need help, apply by 27 November online at compensatii.gov.md or with the help of a social assistant or CUPS specialist. Gas and district heating compensation is 1,000 lei, firewood and electricity 800 lei, and the minimum stays at 500 lei. Applications are not handled first come, first served, so applying early gives no advantage.
What happened
Authorities published instructions for the online application for heating compensation. Applications are accepted until 27 November, and the first payments will be made in mid-December. Finance Minister Victoria Belous says people with property or new cars can pay their bills themselves.
In short
- The government allocated 550 million lei for the heating compensation programme in the next cold season.
- Applications can be submitted from 2 November, and enrolment is not first come, first served.
- People whose property is worth one million lei at the old valuation do not get compensation.
- From 1 April 2027 the government proposes a reduced VAT only on 150 cubic metres of gas and 100 kWh of electricity per month, with the rest taxed at 20%.
- Foreign donors who helped fund compensation in past years refuse to continue, according to Labour Minister Natalia Plugaru.
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