Cost of living help available for households

Published: 19 July 2022

Help is at hand for those struggling with the cost of living.

With costs spiralling, many households are feeling the pinch.

However there are a number of cost of living support schemes that people can tap into.

Some of the support schemes available are administered by Exeter City Council. These include:

• Household Support Fund
  
• Council Tax Energy Rebate
  
• Housing Benefit
  
• Council Tax Support
  
• Discretionary Household Payments
  
• Exceptional Hardship Fund
  
• Business Support
  
• Business Rates Reliefs & Exemptions

There is also Devon-wide support available across the county. Help with the cost of living in Devon.

The government website also carries cost of living support. To find out what help is available go to their website at https://costoflivingsupport.campaign.gov.uk/

Those struggling to afford their bills can use the Household Budgeting Tool to work out their household budget.

There’s also help for those who are struggling to pay their council taxWe can help if you are struggling to pay your council tax.

People can also work out whether they can claim any council tax discounts or council tax exemptions by visiting the City Council website Council Tax Discounts or Council Tax Exemptions