Council tax rebate
A one-off £150 Council Tax rebate is available to most households living in properties in council tax bands A to D.
Croydon households who have not received their council tax rebate payment are urged to fill in our online form, so we can process this as swiftly as possible
Paying your council tax
Check if you're eligible for a discount or reduction on your council tax bill.
Council tax - get money off your bill
Help with money, employment, and training
Find out what benefits you might be entitled to, help and advice with money and debt, jobs and training.
Eligibility for cheaper broadband on social tariffs
Winter energy bills discount
The government is providing extra support with energy bills over the winter months through the Energy Bills Support Scheme. All households with a domestic electricity connection in Great Britain are eligible for the £400 discount.
There is no need to apply, energy suppliers will pay the grant over six months with payments starting from October 2022, to ensure households receive financial support.
Household support fund
The Household Support Fund can help if you are facing hardship or emergency, including struggling to pay bills or afford food. The scheme provides support, such as vouchers, wherever possible, rather than cash grants.
Emergency support
You can apply to the discretionary support fund if you live in Croydon and are in financial hardship and need emergency support.
Find support for families, young people and children
Use our directory to find council services, local voluntary and community organisations that can help support you and your family in Croydon.
Find support for you and your family
Welfare rights and managing debt
For support or information on welfare rights or managing debt, visit:
- Age UK Croydon
- Citizens Advice Croydon
- GOV.UK's guide to benefits
- National Debtline
- Simply Connect's Food Bank list
Government Cost of Living Payments
Residents on means-tested benefits are set to receive Cost of Living Payments directly from the government, totaling £650.
Since 14 July 2022, the government has been automatically paying the first installment of £326 to eligible households to help with cost of living pressures. The remaining amount will follow in a second instalment in the autumn.
Government Cost of Living Payments
Cost of living support
Find out more about government’s cost of living support package, providing help for households with rising prices, targeted at those most in need.
Ways to save energy
Visit the government website for home improvement ideas that could make your property cheaper to heat and keep it warm.