Household Energy Payment

The Government has announced a £100 Household Energy Payment to help eligible households with rising energy costs. The payment will be administered by local authorities and is expected to be paid from January 2027.

Who can receive the payment?

You may be eligible if:

• Your home is in Council Tax Band A, B, C or D.
• The property is your main residence.
• You are liable for paying Council Tax at the property.

Further eligibility criteria will be confirmed once Government guidance has been issued.

Who is not eligible?

The following properties will not be eligible for the payment:

• Second homes.
• Empty properties.
• Households where the occupier is not responsible for paying the Council Tax.

How can I find out which Council Tax band my property is in?

You can check your Council Tax band by visiting: Check your Council Tax band

How much will I receive?

Eligible households will receive a one-off payment of £100.

Do I need to apply?

If you pay your Council Tax by Direct Debit and your property is in Council Tax Bands A to D, you do not need to do anything. The payment will be made directly into your bank account.

If you do not currently pay by Direct Debit, you can sign up using our: Direct Debit Form (1006 KB)

As soon as we receive further information from the Government, this page will be updated with details of:

• Whether an application will be required.
• How payments will be made if not a direct debit payer.
• Key dates and timescales.
• Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs).

We are currently awaiting detailed guidance from the Government.

When will payments be made?

The Government has announced that payments will begin from January 2027. We will publish further details of our local arrangements as soon as they have been confirmed.

Further information

This page will be updated as soon as the Government publishes detailed guidance for local authorities.