Heating allowance

The Heating Allowance is a payment of $56 per year paid in two payments of $28. Payments are made under the Pensioners (Heating Allowances) Act 1971.

Eligibility:

• Means tested (income and assests).
• Hold eligible concession card.

A single pensioner cannot have more than $1 750* in cash assets and married/de facto pensioners cannot have more than $2 750.*

*Other conditions also apply.

Apply online or by requesting a form by email or phone.

For more information:

Department of Premier and Cabinet
Phone: 1800 300 068
Email: heatingallowance@dpac.tas.gov.au 
Web: Heating allowance