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Heating and housing

Get help with energy bills and housing costs.

  1. Child Winter Heating Payment

    Find out about Child Winter Heating Payment, when it is paid and how to apply if the child does not live in Scotland.

  2. Energy Bills Discount (£400)

    The Energy Bills Discount is a £400 discount to help with heating and energy costs. It is paid over 6 months, starting in October 2022.

  3. Winter Heating Payment

    Find out about Winter Heating Payment, who automatically receives it and when to contact us.

  4. Help with energy bills

    Check what grants, payments and benefits you could get to help with energy bills.

  5. If you cannot afford to pay your energy bills

    Check where you can go for help if you cannot pay your energy bill.

  6. Claim Housing Benefit

    You could get Housing Benefit to help pay your rent if you’re on a low income.

  7. Local housing allowance

    Information on how to apply for housing benefit if you're renting privately.

  8. Apply for a Discretionary Housing Payment

    You may be eligible if you get Housing Benefit but still can't afford your housing costs.

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