Cost of living

Apply for Council Tax Support or Housing Benefit

Make an application for Council Tax Support or Housing Benefit

Apply for Discretionary Housing Payment

People entitled to Housing Benefit or Universal Credit Housing Costs and can’t afford to pay their rent may be able to claim Discretionary Housing Payment

Budget support and credit union

The Budget Support team offer support with your finances

Discounts, disregards and exemptions

Council tax bills are based on having 2 adults living in a property, but there are exemptions and disregards that could reduce this bill

Energy grants and support

Energy grants and funding you can access through various organisations

Household Support Fund

Financial, food and energy support

Supported employment

Our specialist teams can help find employment for people with a disability

Warm spaces

The community in North Northamptonshire is opening their doors and offering warm spaces for those in need

Cost of living - Government support

The government is supporting residents in a variety of ways

Cost of living support in the community

Voluntary organisations who can support those in need

Utility and housing support

Other schemes and support available

Food banks and meals

A variety of community organisations across North Northamptonshire offer food banks and meals for those in need

Breastfeeding and nutrition support - Newborn to 2 years old

Breastfeeding and other nutritional support for your baby

Strong Start - Healthy Start Vitamins

We post vitamins to recipients of the government's Healthy Start Scheme