The energy voucher is paid out each year to several million low-income households to help them pay their home energy bills. What are the eligibility requirements for 2026? What steps do you need to take? How much is this assistance? When will you receive your voucher in 2026 and 2027? We’ll answer your questions.
What you need to know
The 2026 energy voucher is a subsidy for low-income households to help cover certain energy expenses related to their home. Its amount ranges from €48 to €277 , depending on income and household composition.
The 2026 campaign began on April 1st . Eligible households identified received their check automatically; if you believe you are entitled to it but have not received it, you can still apply until December 31st, 2026. For 2027, the payment is announced in January, instead of April.
Who is eligible for the energy voucher?
For the 2026 campaign, the 2024 reference tax income (RFR) must be less than €11,000 per consumption unit (CU) . Eligibility also depends on the electricity delivery point number (PDL) of the dwelling and the household income of the person holding the electricity contract.
To calculate consumption units, the first person in the household counts as 1 CU, the second as 0.5 CU, and each additional person as 0.3 CU. Special rules apply to minor children in shared custody.
Amount and expenses involved
In 2026, the voucher is worth between 48 and 277 euros . It can be used to pay for energy expenses related to housing, including electricity, gas, fuel oil or wood bills, as well as certain heating charges in eligible establishments.
It can no longer be used to finance energy renovation work. « Work vouchers » issued before the entry into force of the 2025 Finance Law remain valid until their expiry date.
What steps should be taken?
If you are eligible and have been identified, you normally do not have to do anything: the check is sent automatically by the Agency for Services and Payments (ASP), by mail or to the beneficiary area if you have activated the e-Check.
If you believe you are eligible but have not received it, check your situation using the official simulator, then submit an application online or by mail before December 31, 2026. For an online application, you must provide your last name, first name, date of birth, tax identification number, and postal address. A certificate of electricity contract in your name, dated within the last three months and indicating the property’s PDL (Point de Livraison – Delivery Point), is also required. A paper application must include the designated form.
A France Services advisor can assist you. Energy voucher assistance can be reached at 0 805 204 805 ; the service and call are free.
Calendar 2026 and 2027
Mailings for the 2026 campaign began on April 1, 2026. Eligible households that have not automatically received their check can request it until December 31, 2026; checks resulting from these requests are then sent out gradually.
For 2027, the payment must be brought forward to January 2027 , instead of April. The ministry indicates that this campaign is intended to benefit 5.8 million households. The precise January mailing date is not specified in the published information.
Beware of fraudulent messages
The administration does not solicit beneficiaries and never asks for their bank details for the energy voucher. Be wary of calls, emails, or text messages claiming to help you obtain this aid and asking you to provide bank information.
Key takeaways
For the 2026 energy voucher, your 2024 reference tax income (RFR) must be less than €11,000 per consumption unit (UC). The amount varies from €48 to €277. If you haven’t received your voucher and believe you are eligible, you can submit an application until December 31, 2026. The 2027 payment is expected in January.
Sources: Consult the original source ; official website of the energy voucher .
