Over 20,000 Applications for Targeted Heating Assistance in Pazardzhik Region

Over 20,000 applications for targeted heating assistance have been submitted in Pazardzhik Region. For the first time in the last decade, the highest number of applicants is registered in Pazardzhik Municipality. Compared to last year, the number of applicants in the city increases by 1,500 people, which social workers describe as a record for the municipality.

Together with Lesichovo, the total number of submitted applications reaches 5,500 people. After Pazardzhik in need are the municipalities of Velingrad and Sarnitsa, with a total of 5,300 people, followed by the remaining municipalities in the region. Traditionally, the main heating choice remains solid fuel, with one third of the applicants indicating heating by electric energy, and only 6 people have stated gas.

The monthly amount of the provided assistance is 64.39 leva, and the funds will be paid from November 1 to March 31 of the following year.

Source: БНР Новини