Off Grid Heating Fuel Support Scheme

If you are eligible for the Council Tax Reduction Scheme (CTRS) because you are on a low income, and you rely on heating oil or liquid petroleum gas (LPG) to heat your home, you are eligible for a one-off £200 payment.   

Who can apply?

If you are already receiving CTRS and your home is not connected to the gas grid, we will contact you directly and invite you to apply. 

If you would like to know more about CTRS, you can visit our Council Tax reduction scheme webpage.

How to apply

You must be in receipt of CTRS, or have applied successfully for CTRS, between 1 April 2026 and 31 July 2026. 

You can apply online for the Off Grid Heating Fuel Support Scheme and you will need to provide the following:

• a heating oil or LPG bill from within the last 12 months 
• a copy of a bank statement dated within the last 6 months that clearly shows your bank details

Apply online

Apply online for the Off Grid Heating Fuel Support Scheme

Help to apply 

Please contact us if you would like help with making an application.

Appeals

There is no right of appeal against any decision not to award a payment. People who are declined a payment will not be eligible because they do not meet the eligibility criteria. 

Other support available

Visit the following pages if you are finding it hard to pay your bills or heat your home:

• Benefits, grants and money advice
• Cost of Living Support