Household Support Fund

Councils across the country have been provided with funding through the Household Support Scheme. This is to support households on a low income with food and utilities whilst the cost of living is increasing.

The Government has extended funding for a further year from April 2025 to March 2026. This will be used to support our most vulnerable residents.

We will make direct payments to families in receipt of Council Tax Reduction in July and December 2025. You will not need to apply for these payments.

Who can apply

You can make a direct application if you:

• are aged 16 or over and live in Walsall
• are suffering financial hardship. You will need to upload bank statements for all accounts you hold or your application will not be considered
• are responsible for payment of rent, mortgage, gas, electric or water bills for the property where you live
• hold combined household capital totalling under £6,000
• are a single applicant in gainful employment: you must have a total household income of under £25,000 gross. You will need to upload payslips to support your application
• are joint applicants in gainful employment: you must have a total household income of under £30,000 gross. You will need to upload payslips to support your application

Before you start

To make an application you will need:

• your National Insurance Number
• a recent bank statement for all accounts you hold
• a recent payslip (if you are employed)

You'll also be asked to use a benefits calculator as part of the application process. To do this, you'll need details of your current income and capital.

How to apply

Use the button below to register, log in and apply online.

Please allow three weeks for a decision to be made on your application. We will contact you if we need more information.