The energy check is an aid which allows the French to help them pay heavy bills. But then, when should you claim it?
The energy check is intended to cover various essential needs, such as foodeducation, health and housing. This government initiative returns in 2025, and here’s when to request it.
Everything you need to know about the energy check
In France, the energy check helps fight against precariousness by directly supporting energy costs low-income households. It thus contributes to ensuring a decent standard of living.
The eligibility criteria therefore depend on the composition of the household and the reference tax income. With amounts varying depending on the number of consumption units and annual income.
Contrary to other social assistanceno action is required to receive the energy check. The tax administration automatically identifies the beneficiaries and sends the check by mail to the families concerned.
At the start of the year, discussions were held regarding a possible increase of the amount of this aid. Supported by associations such as the Abbé Pierre Foundation, the CLVC and the CFDT.
The energy check can be used to pay energy bills, finance renovation work energy. Or cover the heating costs included in the fee.
It is therefore essential to respect the deadline for use, set for March 31. of each year. This year, energy checks were sent gradually from April 2, depending on the departments.
Help requested by the French
In general, no action is required to receive the check. In fact, the latter sees assigned automatically to the poorest households.
However, some eligible households may not have received it. In this case, it is recommended to check the planned shipping date for your department. The first checks were written the subject of a shipment on April 2.
The last shipments were scheduled between April 22 and 25. If you are among the last recipientsstay attentive to your mailbox
In fact, the administration has set up a simulator to check your eligibility, based on the situation of 2022. Even if the result is negative, your current circumstances could make you eligible.
This year, the identification of new beneficiaries was more complex due to the elimination of housing tax. It was previously intended to be used with the reference tax income to determine eligibility.
To be eligible for the energy check, the household’s reference tax income must not exceed 11,000 euros per consumption unit. The value of the check varies between 48 and 277 euros, and it is indivisible and non-refundable.
How to claim the energy check in 2025
For 2024, it is the income from 2022, declared in 2023, which was intended to be taken into account. If you think you are eligible, you must submit your request before December 31 via the complaints counteropen since July.
“This window allows anyone who has not received the 2024 check to request it, and those who received the 2024 check automatically to request a reevaluation based on their tax return 2022 »indicates the press release.
To make your request, have your mobile phone, your 2022 tax notice, and an identity document in digital format available. As well as an invoice or certificate energy contract recent (less than 3 months) in your name and in digital format.
For 2025, it is therefore in your best interest to check if you are eligible for the energy check, MoneyVox reports. This is the reference tax income (RFR) of the household which is taken into account.
To receive the energy check, the RFR must be less than €11,000 for a single person. For a couple without children, the sum not to exceed is €16,500.
The amount not to exceed is €19,800 for a couple with child. It must not exceed €16,500 for a single-parent family with 1 child.
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