Housing benefits
Housing allowance
WHAT: An allowance granted for the purpose of covering the costs of rent, utility fees, electricity, gas, heating, water, sewage and other housing costs.
WHO: The allowance may only be granted to persons who receive guaranteed minimum allowance.
WHERE: Municipalities and towns
Heating allowance
WHAT: An allowance granted for the purpose of purchasing firewood. The allowance may be received once per year, in cash or in kind (by providing firewood).
WHO: The allowance is intended only for persons who receive guaranteed minimum allowance and use firewood for heating.
WHERE: Counties and the City of Zagreb, in cooperation with municipalities/towns and social welfare centres.
Allowance for covering housing costs