Household Support Fund – Help with the cost of living

Due to a high volume of applications the scheme is now paused.

• Last updated: 25 April 2023

The scheme has two phases/time periods:

• April to September
• October to March

A one-off payment can be made to eligible households in Dudley Borough in both phases. To apply for either phase, you will need to meet certain criteria and complete an application form.

You can make an application if you live in the Dudley Borough and:

• You are a multi person household (this includes your partner, children or anyone else that lives with you)
• Your joint gross income, including wages and any other income (for example pensions and all benefits), are less than £45,000 per year
• Your savings are less than £6000

Or

• You are the only adult in the household
• Your gross income, including wages and any other income (for example, pensions and all benefits), is less than £35,000 per year
• Your savings are less than £6000

You will also need to tell us why you are struggling to pay your bills.

If you are eligible for the first phase you will receive a minimum one-off payment of £150. If someone in your household has a disability, you will receive an extra £25. This scheme will close on 30 September.

A Winter Scheme (phase two) is from 1 October 2023. If you are eligible, you will receive a minimum payment of £250. If someone in your household has a disability, you will receive an extra £25.

Those eligible will be able to receive one payment from each phase of the scheme. You must apply for each scheme to receive a payment.

You will not be eligible for the scheme if you:

• Live outside the Borough
• Your income and / or savings identified as too high to qualify, depending on your household makeup
• If you have already received an award from this scheme between 1 April and 30 September 2023

• Due to a high volume of applications the scheme is now paused.

Please check back for information on when the scheme will re-open.

You can help someone else fill out an application or fill out an application on their behalf. But you cannot receive payments on behalf of someone else. Only the named applicant will receive a payment.