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. East Hampshire District Council will publish local arrangements as soon as these are confirmed.
Discretionary support
The government also announced £100 million for councils to support households struggling with energy costs that are not eligible for the £100 payment.
We do not yet know how this funding will be allocated or how residents will be able to access it. We will update our website when the government provides us with guidance on how this scheme will work.
Watch out for scams
Please be wary of unexpected calls, text messages or emails asking for personal or banking details in connection with the payment or discretionary support.
You do not need to provide your details to anyone at this stage. If you receive a message claiming to be from the council and are unsure whether it is genuine, please contact us.
Further information
This page will be updated as soon as the Government publishes detailed guidance for local authorities.