Heating and housing benefits

Services

  • Universal Credit is replacing 6 other benefits with a single monthly payment if you're out of work or on a low income - eligibility, how to prepare.

  • The Warm Home Discount Scheme could take £150 off your winter electricity bill - eligibility, how to get your discount, deadlines.

  • Winter Fuel Payment helps older people with their heating bills - claim form, how much you get, eligibility

  • Apply to your local council for Council Tax Reduction if you're on a low income or benefits - this replaced Council Tax Benefit

  • Housing Benefit or Local Housing Allowance (LHA) - rates, eligibility, claim form, calculator, appeals, 'Discretionary Housing Payment'.

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