Numerous households are being encouraged to apply for £100 in complimentary cost of living funds offered through the Household Support Fund by their local council.
The Household Support Fund is aimed at aiding low-income households in managing increasing expenses such as food, energy, and water bills, with some councils providing vouchers and others giving cash payments based on individual council decisions.
City of York Council has alerted residents that over 2,000 eligible individuals have not yet claimed their one-time £100 payment from the Household Support Fund this season.
The payment, allocated directly to the recipient’s bank account, is not required to be repaid and is accessible to those already receiving council tax assistance.
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Nearly 5,000 York residents qualify for this support, and eligible households have already received letters containing a web link and unique reference number for online application.
To claim the payment by the deadline of November 23, 2025, applicants must provide a recent bank statement displaying their name, address, sort code, and account number.
Cllr Katie Lomas, the Executive Member for Finance, Performance, Major Projects, Human Rights, Equality, and Inclusion at City of York Council, emphasized the importance of claiming the Household Support Fund allocation before the closing date, emphasizing that the funds, provided by the government, do not need to be repaid and can significantly assist in covering winter expenses.
For individuals outside of York, exploring the support options available through the Household Support Fund from their local council is advisable. Portsmouth City Council, for instance, is granting £150 to single-person households and £200 to couples or families.
Eligibility criteria include receiving specific benefits and having household incomes below £935 for single adults or £1,350 for couples or families, including single-parent households.
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