Universal Credit

You can also find out more about what you’ll get, or use their benefits calculator for an estimate of your possible Universal Credit entitlement.

If you are pension age, we may be able to assist with you with rental cost in the form of Housing Benefit – Apply for housing benefit.

Council Tax Reduction

You may wish to apply for Council Tax Reduction to reduce the amount of Council Tax you are required to pay. This is based on your household income.

Read more about help paying council tax.

Crisis and Resilience Fund

Crisis payment

The Crisis and Resilience Fund (CRF) is a new scheme funded by the UK Government. It is designed to help people who are struggling with money or facing a financial crisis.

For further information please visit East Sussex County Council website

Crisis and Resilience Fund | East Sussex County Council

Housing payment

If you are already in receipt of Housing Benefit or Universal Credit, Rother may be able to award short time additional assistance towards your rent costs in the form of a Crisis Resilience Housing Payment. 

Crisis Resilience Fund Housing Payment – Rother District Council

Help for residents using oil heating

If you rely on heating oil and are struggling with the recent rise in prices, you may be able to get financial support. The Government has announced extra funding for low-income households, and this support will soon be available locally across East Sussex.

For further information please visit East Sussex Council Council website

Help for households using oil heating | East Sussex County Council