Gwangjin-gu Supports Eco-Friendly Boiler Replacement Costs for Vulnerable Groups

Subsidy of 600,000 KRW per Household Available from January 17 Until Budget Exhaustion
Eligible Applicants Include Basic Livelihood Security Recipients, Lower-Income Groups, and Low-Income Multi-Child Families

Gwangjin-gu (District Mayor Kim Kyung-ho) is providing support for the replacement costs of eco-friendly boilers for households to achieve fine dust reduction effects and alleviate heating cost burdens for vulnerable groups.

Eco-friendly boilers are condensing boilers with a rated gas consumption of 70kW or less that have received eco-label certification. Compared to conventional boilers, they emit fewer air pollutants and have higher thermal efficiency, allowing for heating cost savings.

A subsidy of 600,000 KRW per unit is provided when replacing a conventional boiler with an eco-friendly boiler, with support available for up to 90 units.

Eligible recipients include basic livelihood security recipients, lower-income groups, multi-child families with an income at or below 100% of the median income, single-parent families, recipients of disability allowances under the Act on Welfare of Persons with Disabilities (children), recipients of disability pensions under the Disability Pension Act, and social welfare facilities.

Starting this year, the income criteria for multi-child families have been relaxed from 70% to 100% of the median income to expand the support target. Additionally, support is available for replacing wood, coal briquette, or oil boilers used in areas without city gas supply with LPG boilers.

The application period is from January 17 until the budget is exhausted, on a first-come, first-served basis. Applicants can visit the Environmental Division with the application form, receipt, and other required documents or apply through the Eco Square website. For more details, contact the Environmental Division of Gwangjin-gu Office.

Kim Kyung-ho, Mayor of Gwangjin-gu, stated, “Replacing old boilers with eco-friendly boilers not only saves heating costs but also significantly improves air quality by reducing fine dust. We hope many people apply to receive assistance with boiler replacement, and we will continue to do our best to develop policies to practice carbon neutrality.”

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