HOUSEHOLDS can now apply for £425 cost of living payments as a vital scheme reopens.
The cash help comes via, a giant £742millionfund.
The scheme with the latest round running between April 2025 and March 2026.
Each council inhas been allocated a share of the £742million fund and can distribute it to residents in need.
Eligibility criteria varies based on where you live but usually help is offered to those onor a low income.
Households in East Riding can now apply for support worth £425.
The funding is on offer to help residents who are struggling with energy and water bills, the cost of food and groceries, and other essential items.
To be eligible you must be an East Riding resident and have savings of less than £1,000.
The eligibility criteria on depends on who you live with and if you are a pensioner or not.
For example, single working-age adult must make £14,248 per year to qualify and a couple without children must make £23,504 per year.
You can see the rest of the list below:
- Single parent with one child: £23,504 per year
- Single parent with two or more children: £34,320 per year
- Couple with two children: £34,320 per year
- Single pensioner: £15,964 per year
- Couple pensioners: £26,208 per year.
Applications have now reopened for residents, from now until Friday February 27 2026.
Residents can apply for the £425 payment, by visitingwww.eastriding.gov.uk/householdsupportfundor by calling the council on 01482 393939.
People who are successfully entitled should receive their payment within 20 days.
What about if I don't live in East Riding
The £742million Household Support Fund has been shared between all in England.
So, if you don't live in East Riding but are struggling financially or are on benefits you will likely be eligible for help.
This is because the fund was originally set up to help those on low incomes or classed as vulnerable.
What type of help you can get will vary but it could range from a free cash payment tovouchers.
It's worth bearing in mind, because the new round of the HSF has only just opened, you might not be able to apply for help yet.
However, it's worth keeping an eye on your local council's website or channels.
Most councils have pages on their websites dedicated to their HSF as well.
You might be able to find it by typing in the name of your council then “Household Support Fund” intosearch.
