£100 Household energy payment
In the Autumn Budget the Chancellor of the Exchequer announced a one off £100 Energy Payment for households in council tax bands A to D starting from January 2027. This payment is intended to help with rising energy costs and will be administered through the Council Tax system.
- Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council is waiting for formal guidance and will provide updates here as we receive them
Eligibility
Households in Council Tax bands A to D, responsible for the Council Tax on their main home, will qualify for the payment.
You can check your Council Tax band online.
Payment method
Direct Debit customers will receive the payment automatically, while those using other payment methods will need to apply.
Sign up to pay by Direct Debit
Exclusions
Second homes and empty properties are excluded from the scheme.
Additional support
The government has also allocated £100 million in extra funding for local councils to provide more targeted support to households hit hardest by rising energy bills.
Fraud and scams
Only Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council should contact you to ask you to claim the rebate. Do not share personal information unless you are certain you are dealing with the Council. If you are unsure whether a message or call is genuine, contact the Council directly before responding or sharing any information.