Off Grid Heating Fuel Support Scheme 2026
If you are eligible for Council Tax Reduction because you are on a low income, and you rely on heating oil or LPG to heat your home, you are eligible for a one-off £200 payment.
What do I need to do?
If you are already receiving Council Tax Reduction and your home is not connected to the gas grid, you will be contacted by the Benefits Section to invite you to apply.
What do I need to provide?
- A completed application form (which you will be sent, or you can request)
- Confirmation of your heating fuel type by supplying an invoice or bill from within the last 12 months
- Bank details and a recent bank statement for the account the payment can be made into.
What if I use off grid fuel, and am on a low income, but don’t currently receive Council Tax Reduction?
If you rely on heating oil or LPG to heat your home and you do not currently claim Council Tax Reduction then please check your eligibility to Council Tax Reduction here:
If you then wish to claim Council Tax Reduction you can apply here:
Apply for Council Tax Reduction | Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council
How long do I have to apply?
You must be in receipt of Council Tax Reduction, or have applied successfully, between 1 April 2026 and 31 July 2026.
You should then submit the application form, that you will be sent, as soon possible. The latest date for applications is 30 September 2026.
Who can I contact about the scheme?
If you meet the eligibility criteria during the relevant qualifying period and have not received an application form then please email benefits@merthyr.gov.uk who will arrange for you to be issued with one.
If you do not have access to email and you need help to complete the application form, or have a query on the scheme, then you can visit the Civic Centre during our opening hours or you can visit us at the Town Centre Hub on a Wednesday morning from 10am to 12pm.