Government announces £100 household energy payment
A £100 Household Energy Payment to help eligible households will be administered from January 2027.
The government has announced a £100 Household Energy Payment for eligible households in Council Tax bands A to D, with payments expected to begin in January 2027. We're awaiting further guidance from the government and will update this page when more information is available.
Who can get 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 Council Tax at the property
Further eligibility criteria will be confirmed once Government guidance is issued.
Click here to check your council tax band
Get your £100 payment automatically
The easiest way to receive your payment
Pay your Council Tax by Direct Debit and, if you're eligible, we'll pay your £100 Household Energy Payment directly into your bank account automatically.
- No application required
- No forms to complete
- No phone calls to make
- Paid directly into your bank account
- Safe and secure
Simply sign up for Direct Debit and we'll do the rest.
Why pay by Direct Debit?
If you're eligible for the £100 Household Energy Payment, the quickest and easiest way to receive it is by paying your Council Tax by Direct Debit.
Customers who already pay by Direct Debit will have their payment made automatically into the bank account we hold for their Council Tax Direct Debit. This means there is no need to complete an application form or contact us to claim the payment.
If you do not currently pay by Direct Debit, we encourage you to sign up online today so that, if you qualify for the scheme, we can pay your £100 directly into your bank account automatically.
Click here to set up a direct debit
Benefits of Direct Debit
- Receive your £100 payment automatically if you're eligible
- No application form required
- Paid directly into your bank account
- Safe and secure payment method
- Flexible payment dates available
- Helps avoid missed Council Tax payments
How much will I receive?
Eligible households will receive a one-off payment of £100.
When will payments be made?
The Government has announced that payments will begin from January 2027.
We will publish details of local payment arrangements as soon as these are confirmed.
Important information
Please note: Details of the scheme, eligibility criteria and payment arrangements are subject to Government guidance. This page will be updated as soon as further information becomes available.