--- title: "Firewood and Bottled Gas Allowance: How to Apply for the 2026 Annual Benefit" description: "Ukrainian families heating their homes with solid fuel and cooking with bottled gas can apply for an annual allowance to purchase them. We break down who is eligible, where to submit the application, and how to appeal a refusal." date: 2026-11-02T11:35:18.105Z lang: en url: https://xab.info/en/posts/firewood-bottled-gas-allowance-2026 tags: [ukraine, social-benefits, heating, pension-fund, diia] author: "Darya Fomina" publisher: "XAB.info" --- # Firewood and Bottled Gas Allowance: How to Apply for the 2026 Annual Benefit ![Woman in an apron putting firewood into a rustic stove at home](https://xab.info/media/2026/11/02/lgota-na-drova-i-balonnij-gaz-kak-oformit-v-2026/lgota-na-drova-i-balonnij-gaz-kak-oformit-v-2026-1.webp) ## Key Points - The allowance is granted to families that heat their homes exclusively with solid fuel and cook with liquefied bottled gas. - The benefit is assigned for a calendar year and applications must be submitted annually; if income is below the threshold, average monthly income per person is considered. - Documents can be submitted in person, by registered mail, or online via Pension Fund and Ministry of Social Policy portals using a qualified electronic signature. - The service is free, with a 10-calendar-day review period; the amount is calculated by the 25th of each month. - A refusal can be appealed in the district administrative court. With a significant portion of households in Ukraine continuing to heat their homes with firewood or other solid fuel and cooking with liquefied bottled gas, the government has provided a special social benefit. It helps compensate for the costs of purchasing these types of fuel and is issued for a calendar year. The XAB.info editorial team has analyzed who is eligible for the allowance, through which channels applications are submitted, and what to do in case of a refusal. ### Who Is Eligible and How Income Is Calculated The payment is awarded to families that use exclusively solid fuel for home heating and liquefied bottled gas for cooking. The allowance is valid for the calendar year, so an application must be submitted annually. If the right to assistance depends on income level, the average monthly income per family member must not exceed the threshold that grants the right to a tax social allowance. The amount of the payment itself, as noted earlier, depends on the recipient category. ### Where and How to Submit an Application The applicant or their legal representative can apply for the benefit. Documents are accepted in several ways: in person, by registered mail, or electronically. The service is provided free of charge, and the review period is 10 calendar days. The Pension Fund of Ukraine calculates the amount of the allowance by the 25th of each month, and the applicant can receive the result in person, through a representative, or by registered mail. ### Electronic Application via Portals and Apps For online applications, the web portal and mobile app of the Pension Fund of Ukraine, the official website of the Ministry of Social Policy, and integrated information systems are available. The electronic application must be signed with a qualified electronic signature and accompanied by scanned copies of documents. This allows applicants to submit requests without visiting an institution in person. ### Refusal and Appeal Procedure Following the review, the application may be approved or the benefit may be denied. The Diia portal lists the grounds for denying assistance. If the applicant disagrees with such a decision, they have the right to appeal the refusal in the district administrative court. It was also noted earlier that after recalculation, payments could disappear in certain cases, making it important to keep personal data up to date. ## Fact-Check & Sources - [Льгота на дрова и баллонный газ: как и где оформить помощь в 2026 году](https://www.rbc.ua/ukr/news/pilga-drova-ta-balonniy-gaz-k-i-de-oformiti-1793618978.html) - Primary source: conditions for granting the allowance, application submission channels, deadlines (10 calendar days, calculation by the 25th), appeal procedure in the district administrative court. All article points correspond to the source text. ## FAQ ### What is the duration of the firewood and bottled gas allowance? It is granted for a calendar year. The application must be submitted annually, and the payment amount depends on the recipient category. ### Can I submit the application online? Yes. The web portal and mobile app of the Pension Fund of Ukraine, the Ministry of Social Policy website, and integrated systems are available. The electronic application requires a qualified electronic signature and scanned copies of documents. ### How long does it take to review the application and how much does the service cost? The service is free of charge, and the processing time is 10 calendar days. The Pension Fund calculates the allowance amount by the 25th of each month. ### What should I do if my application for the allowance is denied? The refusal can be appealed in the district administrative court. The grounds for denial are listed on the Diia portal.