LESCO Bill subsidy is a financial relief program of the government for people who depend on low-income households for a limited time.
This subsidy is implemented through NEPRA and the Government of Pakistan, and its main goal is to protect the poor from expensive electricity.
People who use less than 100 or 200 units of electricity per month are put in the lifeline consumer category. If you are in this category, then the electricity bill is generated less for you, and the subsidy is applied. But is this subsidy for your whole family? The answer to this will be found in the headings below.
LESCO Subsidy 2025: Who is Eligible in the Household?
According to the update of 2025, subsidy is only for those people who are registered in the LESCO system through a registered consumer. If there is a meter in the house and you pay the bill of that meter, then the subsidy will be in the name of that consumer only.
But if you have separate family units in your house (like separate kitchens, separate floors) and each has a separate CNIC, then you can apply for separate connections and get a separate subsidy, provided your LESCO connection is separate.
If you want to take meters in the name of multiple individuals in the family, that is also possible, but for this it is necessary to follow the policies of NEPRA and LESCO.
What is the income & unit limit of the LESCO subsidy?
To get subsidy in 2025, your monthly unit consumption and income slab are two important factors:
- Lifeline Users (0-100 Units): Get full subsidy
- Protected Users (101-200 Units): Get partial subsidy
- Unprotected Slabs (201+ Units): No subsidy
If you fall in lifeline or protected slab, then your LESCO bill will be significantly less. You can easily see the effect of this by checking the monthly LESCO bill by reference number.
Can family members take the subsidy separately?
This question is very common: “If 3 brothers live in the same house, can all of them get separate subsidies?”
If each brother has his own registered LESCO meter, and their monthly usage is in subsidy slabs, then yes, all can claim separate subsidy.
But if all live on the same meter, then the subsidy will be applied only to the meter whose name is in LESCO records. The government is automating this system so that it is not misused – hence, now the subsidy is allocated directly through CNIC and income data.
How can I find out whether you are getting a subsidy or not?
If you want to know whether you are getting the LESCO subsidy or not, there is an easy way to do this. First of all, check your electricity bill. There is a section of the Government Subsidy or Tariff Subsidy inside the bill where the amount is written. If you see this written, it means that you are getting a subsidy.
Another way is to use the official website or mobile app of LESCO. There, you can check the details of the bill by entering your consumer ID or reference number.
If you are still confused, you can confirm by calling the LESCO helpline (118) or visiting the nearest customer service center.
This subsidy is available only to people who fall under the lifeline or low consumption category. So do check your monthly usage.
How to apply for LESCO Subsidy– 2025 Update
If you feel that you are entitled to subsidy but you are not getting it, then you can apply by visiting LESCO office or customer center.
Require Document:
- Valid CNIC
- Recent electricity bill
- Proof of residence
- Application form (available online & office)
LESCO officials decide whether you should get subsidy or not on the basis of your slab, units, and income record. You can verify its status every month by LESCO bill by reference number.
Easy way to check LESCO bill online for applying LESCO subsidy program
If you want to check subsidy result regularly, then first check your LESCO bill for eligible criteria:
- Visit pakbills.com
- Enter Your reference number (from old bill)
- View Full duplicate LESCO bill with slab info
With this method, you also get to know whether there is any error in your bill or a duplicate bill for the electricity subsidy.
Ways to take full advantage of subsidy
If you want to take maximum advantage of the subsidy, then definitely follow these 2025 tips:
- Use energy-efficient appliances (fan, LED bulbs)
- Use heavy appliances (iron, washing machine) only in off-peak hours
- Try to keep electricity usage less than 200 units
- Verify your stats every month with the LESCO bill by reference number
- Activate LESCO SMS alerts to get timely information
LESCO subsidy in 2025 is not just for an individual, it can be a means of benefit for the whole family – if you do smart planning.
Check your LESCO bill every month, understand the subsidy slab and use it, and if there is an issue, apply immediately – so that your budget remains safe.
FAQs
Can all the members living in the same house get separate LESCO subsidy?
If each member has a separate meter and CNIC, then all can get separate subsidy. But if all live on the same meter, then subsidy will be applicable only for registered consumers.
I am not getting subsidy when the units are less than 200, what should I do?
You can file an inquiry by visiting LESCO office or calling 118 helpline. Take your CNIC and bill details with you.
Is LESCO subsidy only for low-income people?
Yes, subsidy is for those people who use less than 100 or 200 units of electricity and whose income falls under NEPRA slab.
How to check LESCO bill online?
Just go to pakbills.com, enter your reference number and download a duplicate LESCO bill instantly.
