You could get a one-off £100 payment to help pay your winter fuel bills
The scheme is open to households where one person living there receives certain welfare benefits. You must have been claiming one of these benefits at any time between 1 December 2021 and 31 January 2022:
- Income Support
- Income Based Job Seekers Allowance
- Income Related Employment and Support Allowance
- Universal Credit
- Working Tax Credits
You must also be responsible for paying the energy bills for the property.
Sharon Wilkins, Deputy Director of Homes and Communities at Newport City Homes, said: “Thank you to the Welsh Government for funding this scheme. It's going to help many of our customers with the rising cost of heating their home. The key thing to do now is make a claim to Newport City Council before the deadline in February. Don’t hang around, apply for the money as soon as possible.”
How to apply
You can apply online now through the council’s website.
All applications must be received by 18 February 2022 and payments will be made from January until 31 March 2022.
If you experiencing severe financial hardship you can also make a claim to the Welsh Government's Discretionary Assistance Fund (DAF). Apply online or call 0800 859 5924.