. Payments are being made in two instalments as follows: First half - between now and September 2023 Second half - between October 2023 and March 2024 The amount of cash you can get will depend on your circumstances, which we have explained below: £900 - for working age people who receive housing benefit but don't qualify for the DWP cost of living payment £600 - for pensioners who get Housing Benefit and will receive a Winter fuel payment of £300 but don't receive pension credit £450 - for pensioners who get Housing Benefit and will receive £150 Disability Cost of Living Payment and £300 winter fuel payment but don't receive Pension Credit A letter will be sent to around 2,700 residents letting them know that they're eligible for the cash, and how much they'll get. This m){kind=link}
THOUSANDS of households are being urged to look out for direct payments worth up to £900 hitting their bank accounts this month.
The help comes as part of the latest round of Household Support Fund which is worth £842million.
Each council gets a different portion of funding depending on the size of the catchment area, population, and need.
Grants on offer vary by location so you’ll have to check to see what you can get and how your council will pay you.
It was due to end in March this year but was extended until April 2024 meaning households can get more support.