Heating Allowance: Apply for Financial Aid

The municipality of Ternat provides information on the conditions and application process for the heating allowance for households using fuel oil or propane.

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Generic image of a hand holding an invoice, with heating oil canisters in the background.

Residents of Ternat who heat their homes with fuel oil, heating oil, bulk propane gas, or lamp oil can apply for a heating allowance to cover part of their heating costs.

Depending on the household's income or specific situation, a portion of the fuel costs can be reimbursed. A maximum of 1,500 liters of fuel per household per calendar year is eligible for the allowance.
Those who want to know if they qualify and the potential allowance amount can use the simulation module available at www.verwarmingsfonds.be/simulatiemodule.
For assistance with the application, residents can contact the Sociaal Huis via email (sociaalhuis@ternat.be) or by phone (02 582 47 85). Visiting the Sociaal Huis (Kapelleveld 10) with your invoice is also an option.
It is important to submit your application within 60 days of the fuel delivery. This date is indicated on your invoice or proof of purchase.
More detailed information is available on the Flemish government website: www.vlaanderen.be/verwarmingstoelage-via-het-sociaal-verwarmingsfonds.
Based on information from the official source: Gemeente Ternat (18/10/2026)