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 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.
How much will I receive?
Eligible households will receive a one-off payment of £100.
Do I need to apply?
We are currently awaiting detailed guidance from the Government.
As soon as we receive further information, we will update this page with details of:
- Whether an application will be required.
- How payments will be made.
- Key dates and timescales.
- Frequently asked questions.
When will payments be made?
The Government has announced that payments will be made from January 2027. Winchester City Council will publish local arrangements as soon as these are confirmed.
Further information
This page will be updated as soon as the Government publishes detailed guidance for local authorities.