Cost-of-living benefit / energy allowance

Upon application and in certain conditions, the National Solidarity Fund (Fonds national de solidarité – FNS) awards a specific benefit to low-income households.

To receive the cost-of-living benefit and the energy allowance, household income may not exceed a certain threshold. The amount of the benefit is determined on the basis of the applicant's household (whether the applicant lives alone or with several other people).