Crisis and Resilience Fund Housing Payment Scheme Policy 2026 to 2027
Period and amount of assistance
Payment start date, duration, frequency and limits
The amount and duration of each award will be determined based on the individual circumstances of the case.
Awards will normally be short-term and designed to provide stability while longer-term solutions are explored. Previous awards may be considered but will not automatically prevent further support.
Payment methods
Payments may be made:
- directly to the applicant via BACS
- to landlords or third parties
- as a credit to rent accounts
Backdating payments
Backdating may be considered where necessary to prevent hardship and where supported by evidence.
Housing Payments can only be awarded for periods where Housing Benefit or Universal Credit housing costs are in payment.
Changes in circumstances
Applicants must report any changes promptly that may affect their award.
The Council will reassess entitlement where circumstances change and may recover overpayments where appropriate.
