Around 20 million households across the UK are set to receive direct support to help with the cost of living through a new council tax initiative.
Disclaimer: The £100 payment for households in bands A‑D in England from January 2027. The devolved governments will receive their share of funding through the Barnett formula, which will enable them to provide similar support.
On Wednesday 28 October 2026, the Autumn Budget was delivered by Chancellor of the Exchequer, John Healey, with this support being announced and here’s how to check if you will benefit.
How to check your eligibility for the £100 payment
To help offset rising utility bills, which are set to rise by 16% in January, 20 million households living in council tax bands A through D will receive a £100 payment.
Rather than simply reducing your future council tax bill, this payment will be paid straight into your bank account, ensuring help where it is needed most.
Your eligibility depends on your property’s current valuation band. You can quickly check whether your home falls within bands A–D by checking your official property valuation:
Where to get more help with my energy bills
Understandably, many people may still be worried about rising energy bills, and whether the £100 simply isn’t enough to cover costs over the winter period. Here are some ways you can get extra support:
1. Check if you’re eligible for extra benefits
Did you know that you could be entitled to extra benefits? Use our confidential and free benefits calculator to make sure that you’re not missing out on valuable financial support.
2. Check if you’re eligible for free grants
To help with rising energy costs, it’s worth checking whether you’re eligible for grants that don’t need to be paid back. Use the Turn2us Grants Search to find money that you’re missing out on.
3. Get support if you’re struggling to pay your energy bills
Did you know that if you’re struggling to pay for rising energy bills, there are lots of ways to get help. You can:
4. Get free, expert debt help
Are you behind on energy bill payments? Our free, expert debt help service could help you find the best route out of debt. Find a local CAP debt centre near you.
