Haenam-gun, Water Bill Discounts for Families with Two or More Children

Haenam-gun Office Building Exterior (Photo by Haenam-gun)

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Hyun] Haenam-gun, Jeollanam-do announced on the 18th that it will reduce water and sewage fees for households raising two or more children.

The county decided to reduce water fees for households raising two children by easing the multi-child criteria for the first time nationwide, to support livelihoods amid the economic downturn following COVID-19 and to improve childcare environments in response to having the highest total fertility rate in the country.

The eligibility requirement is households raising two or more children under the age of 18, who can use up to 10 tons per month free of charge. This benefit cannot be combined with the existing water fee reduction for basic livelihood security recipients.

Additionally, starting in June, the method of applying the discount will change. Previously, 20% of the fee was reduced, but from now on, the fee corresponding to 10 tons per month (5,300 KRW for water, 1,600 KRW for sewage) will be fully waived.

As the fee reduction method changes from a percentage (%) to a fixed amount (KRW), households living in apartment complexes will also be eligible for the discount. However, when residing in an apartment complex, applicants must confirm eligibility with the management office before applying.

Applications for water fee reductions can be submitted from the 18th at the Water and Sewage Business Office and town or township offices. Required documents include the application form and a certificate of recipient status (for recipients) or a resident registration certificate (for households with two or more children). Only applications received by the end of each month will be applied to the next month's bill.

Haenam-gun expects about 2,500 households to benefit from this measure.

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