Northern Ireland's £100 Home Heating Oil Support Scheme goes live for applications
The £100 Home Heating Oil Support Scheme, announced recently by Communities Minister Gordon Lyons, is now live for applications.
The £100 digital pre-paid card scheme will support around 340,000 households who use oil as their main source of heating.
Minister Lyons said: “The £100 Home Heating Oil Support Scheme is now live for applications. I am urging all those who believe they may be eligible, or those assisting them, to check the criteria on nidirect and make an application. The process is easy and fast.
“The digital pre-paid card will go some way to meeting the challenge of rising fuel costs and will benefit those who need it most as we head into the colder months.”
One digital card per household will be payable where applicants use oil as their main source of heating and receive a qualifying income-related benefit, or a disability benefit, or have an annual income for single people or couples (including pensioners) of less than £30,000 after allowable deductions.
The scheme will close for new applications on March 31, 2027.
To apply see www.nidirect.gov.uk/services/home-heating-oil-support or contact Home Heating Oil Support Scheme staff directly on 0800 072 0266.
Housing Executive Chair Nicole Lappin said: “We welcome the introduction of the Home Heating Oil Support Scheme to help those struggling with the affordability of home heating oil.
“The Housing Executive offers additional support through our Oil Savings Network, which helps members save on average between £10 - £30 on 200 litres of oil. To join simply email [email protected].”