Energy Bill Support scheme – Alternative Funding
We have been advised that the Government intend to launch a new Energy Bill Support scheme in January 2023.
West Lindsey is a Full Service area for Universal Credit, this means that you are not eligible to claim Housing Benefit unless you satisfy one of the following conditions:
We are now encouraging benefit applicants to apply for Housing Benefit and Council Tax Support online.
If you are unable to access this form please contact the benefits section on 01427 676565 or email benefits@west-lindsey.gov.uk to discuss the best way for you to make your claim.
You can claim Council Tax Support if:
You can only claim Housing Benefit if:
If you do not fall into any of these categories and need help paying your rent you should claim help from the Department for Work and Pensions by claiming Universal Credit.
You cannot get Housing or Council Tax Support if:
A partner is someone you are married to, or someone you live with as if you are married to them. If you have a partner we need to know about both of your circumstances in a joint claim.
We need the below documentation in order to calculate your benefit entitlement. The sooner we receive the documents, the sooner we can pay your benefit!
West Lindsey District Council
Guildhall
Marshall’s Yard
Gainsborough
DN21 2NA
United Kingdom