The City Council is launching its Energy Payment Scheme and offering a one-off payment of £150, but only residents who meet specific criteria can apply.
- Single residents (with or without children) aged 16-24 who are receiving Universal Credit, including the Housing Costs Element, with an earned income of £900 or less a month
- Couples (with or without children) both aged 16-24, receiving Universal Credit including the Housing Costs Element, with an earned income of £1,300 or less a month
- Carers aged 16 and above who are on low income and who receive a qualifying benefit (details on the website)
Applications are now open and must be submitted by 12 noon on Monday 17 March 2025. Find out more and apply online.
The scheme is the being offered through the Household Support Fund (HSF), which is funded by the UK Government.
Portsmouth City Council is also currently running these support schemes for low-income residents:
- Child voucher scheme (closes 28 February) – Find out more and apply
- Portsmouth Older Persons Energy Payment (funded by the city council, closes 7 March) – find out more and apply
- The final round of the Exceptional hardship scheme opens 20 February.
Cllr Steve Pitt, Leader of Portsmouth City Council said:
“This new Energy Payment scheme is one of a number of schemes open to help Portsmouth residents who are struggling with the cost of living.
“I really encourage people to apply for help before the deadlines, and to contact our cost of living hub for advice and support.”
Visit the Council’s Household Support Fund website for more details of all of the schemes: www.portsmouth.gov.uk/HSF
Even if you don’t qualify for a payment, the council’s cost of living hub remains open to help with advice and support. You can speak to someone by calling 023 9284 1047 (open weekdays 9am-5pm (closes 4.30pm Fridays) or visit the website: www.portsmouth.gov.uk/cost-of-living-hub
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