£100 energy payment: who qualifies and how council tax bands may be challenged

Economy · First reported 28 Oct, 15:30 · Updated 11:36

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The articles say the £100 Household Energy Payment is limited to households in council tax bands A to D, while guidance on eligibility and council tax band changes is still pending in the centre report. They also explain how people can check or challenge their band.

The payment is for households in council tax bands A to D; the centre report says further eligibility guidance and a band-change cutoff date have not yet been announced.
The Sun reports that payments will begin on January 1, 2027, with direct-debit customers who qualify receiving the money automatically.
The centre article outlines checks and evidence for challenging a council tax band, and warns that a review can result in a band being raised as well as lowered.

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Key facts

Payment amount: £100 per eligible household.
Council tax bands: A to D.
Payment start date: January 1, 2027, according to The Sun.
Recipient estimates: The centre article says 29 million homes; The Sun reports an estimate of around 20 million households.
Band-change cutoff: The centre article says the cutoff date had not yet been announced.