A £100 Household Energy Payment will be available to eligible households from January 2027.
The Government has announced that households in Council Tax Bands A to D in England will receive a £100 Household Energy Payment to help with rising energy costs.
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.
Not sure what Council Tax band you're in?
You can check using the Government's online Council Tax band checker.
How much will I receive?
Eligible households will receive a one-off payment of £100.
How will the payment be made?
- 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 now to receive your payment as quickly as possible when the scheme begins. You can sign up on our Council tax payment options page.
- If you do not pay by direct debit, we will contact you with information about how to claim your payment. There is no need to contact us.
Need help with your bills now?
Visit our Money and Benefits page to find out what financial support is available and where you can get help.
Watch out for scams
Unfortunately, fraudsters may seek to exploit people who are looking for financial support. Please be cautious of any unexpected calls, texts, emails or social media messages claiming to be about the £100 energy payment.