£100 Household Energy Payment Check
Enter your postcode to check if your home is in a council tax band covered by the £100 energy payment.
Eligible households in England in bands A to D will receive a one-off £100 payment from January 2027. Your band is the first thing to check, but other eligibility rules also apply.
What is the £100 Household Energy Payment?
The Household Energy Payment is a government support payment to help with energy costs, announced in the Autumn Budget on 28 October 2026.
It will be delivered through local councils using the council tax system. The payment is £100 per eligible household, rather than £100 for each person living there. It is a one-off payment, not a monthly allowance.
To qualify under the announced rules, the property must be your main home and you must normally be responsible for its council tax.
Read the full details of the 2026 budget here:
Which council tax bands qualify?
The main scheme in England covers these bands:
| Your property’s band | Covered by the main scheme? |
|---|---|
| A, B, C or D | Yes, subject to the household eligibility rules |
| E, F, G or H | No, but separate council support may be available |
Second homes and empty properties are excluded. The government also says most council tax-exempt households will be included, with the full rules still to be published.
How do I check my council tax band?
Enter your postcode, then select and confirm your address. You can use this service to check your property’s band against the bands covered by the payment.
A qualifying band does not confirm every household’s entitlement. An address check cannot establish who is responsible for council tax or whether the property is your main home. Your council will apply the final rules.
For more information about bands, visit our Council Tax Band Check.
When will the £100 be paid?
Councils are expected to start making payments from January 2027. This does not mean everyone will receive the money on 1 January.
As of 29 October 2026, detailed delivery guidance is still being prepared. Check your council’s website for its payment timetable and any application deadlines once published.
Frequently Asked Questions
How will I receive the payment?
If you qualify and pay council tax by Direct Debit, the government says the money will be paid automatically into your bank account.
If you pay another way, your council will invite you to apply. You do not need to set up a Direct Debit just to be considered for the payment. Councils will publish further instructions as arrangements are confirmed.
PropertyChecker checks your band. We do not process applications or pay the £100.
Can tenants get the £100 payment?
Renting does not itself rule you out. Under the announced England rules, what matters is whether the property is your main home, its band and who is responsible for council tax.
If your landlord is responsible for council tax, do not assume that checking a qualifying band means you will receive the payment yourself. Full eligibility guidance is still pending.
Do I need to receive benefits or be a pensioner?
The announcement does not make receiving benefits or being a pensioner a condition of the main payment. It is based on council tax bands and household eligibility.
If you do not pay council tax because of an exemption, do not assume you are excluded. Further guidance will explain which exempt households qualify and how they will be paid.
What if I live in Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland?
The England scheme should not be treated as a single set of UK-wide rules.
Wales has confirmed plans to match the £100 payment for households in bands A to D. Scotland has also committed to providing the £100 support. Check the arrangements for your nation before assuming England’s payment dates or claim process apply.
Northern Ireland has been allocated funding for similar support, but its arrangements are separate.
Can I get help if my home is outside bands A to D?
You may still be able to get support from your council.
The government has announced an additional £100 million for councils in England to help households most affected by rising energy costs, including some in higher bands. This does not guarantee a £100 payment to everyone outside bands A to D. Local criteria and application details will follow.
What if my address or council tax band is missing?
Check your latest council tax bill or use the official council tax band service. You can also contact your council if the records do not match your home.
A missing result from this service does not mean you are ineligible.