In the coming weeks, applications will open for the Electric Subsidy program, which will continue to be in effect throughout 2026 to help families who meet the requirements with their electricity bills.
This will be the fifth round of applications for this benefit, and it was previously confirmed by the Ministry of Energy.
When to Apply for the Electric Subsidy
The fifth round of applications for the Electric Subsidy will be open from May 26th to June 5th, as detailed on the ChileAtiende platform.
Those who apply during this period will be able to check the results starting in the second week of August.
Regarding the application of the subsidy, it will be reflected in the electricity bills of the beneficiary families starting in September, with the following amounts:
For a household with one person, the discount will be $17,346.
For households with two to three members, the amount will be $22,548.
For households with four or more people, the amount will be $31,224.
It is important to remember that the application process is done through the subsidioelectrico.cl platform, and to be eligible, applicants must meet the following requirements:
The household must be within the lowest 40% of income earners, according to the Social Household Registry (RSH).
The household must have at least one registered person who relies on electricity for medical reasons, regardless of their RSH category.
Both tenants and homeowners can apply.
Applicants must be up-to-date with their electricity bill payments.
It should also be noted that the allocation of the subsidy prioritizes…
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Services: The program will allow certain families to receive a reduction in their electricity bill during the second half of the year. When is the application period for the Electricity Subsidy? This benefit will have its fifth round of applications. (Reference image).
Comments: In the coming weeks, new applications for the Electricity Subsidy will open. This program will remain in effect through 2026 to help families who meet the requirements with the cost of their electricity bills. This process will be the fifth round of applications for the benefit, which was previously confirmed by the Ministry of Energy.
When to apply for the Electricity Subsidy: The Electricity Subsidy will have its fifth round of applications between May 26th and June 5th, as detailed on ChileAtiende. Those who apply during this period will be able to view the results starting in the second week of August. Regarding the application of the subsidy, it will be reflected in the electricity bills of the beneficiary families starting in September, with the following amounts:
- For a household with one person, the discount will be $17,346.
- For households with two to three members, the amount will be $22,548.
- For households with four or more people, the amount will be $31,224.
It should be noted that the application is made through the subsidioelectrico.cl platform, and to access it, the following requirements must be met:
- The household must be within the lowest 40% income bracket, according to the Social Household Registry (RSH).
- The household must have at least one registered person who requires electricity for medical reasons, regardless of their RSH category.
- Both tenants and homeowners can apply.
- Applicants must be up-to-date with their electricity bill payments.
It should also be considered that the allocation of the subsidy will prioritize households with people who require electricity for medical reasons, dependents, minors, caregivers, or elderly adults.
When is the application period for the Electricity Subsidy? This benefit will have its fifth round of applications. (Reference image).
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