Eligible households across Bromley, London, are now receiving £150 council tax payments under the ongoing Household Support Fund (HSF), a scheme administered by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). This initiative supports local authorities in delivering temporary financial assistance to residents facing increased living costs.
According to reporting from the Birmingham Mail, these payments are intended to help cover a range of essential household expenses. The fund operates in scheduled phases and allows recipients to access the support in various formats, depending on their circumstances. Further details on eligibility and application periods are available through local council channels.
Direct Support From Bromley Council
The Bromley London Borough Council is distributing one-off awards of £150 to residents in need. According to the council:
The objective of The Household Support Fund is to provide crisis support to vulnerable households in the most need with the cost of essentials.
Households receiving this support can choose to receive it in one of three formats:
- A supermarket voucher
- A virtual energy card
- A credit applied directly to their council tax account
This is a one-off payment, with one award per household per funding round.
Eligibility Criteria and Key Dates
The scheme is open to Bromley residents aged 16 or over, regardless of whether they currently receive benefits or are liable for Council Tax. The council specifies that:
You do not need to be receiving benefits to make an application. If you receive benefits, they will not be affected if you are awarded support from the Household Support Fund scheme.
Applicants must have a valid Bromley postcode to qualify.
The application process is divided into two phases:
- 27 May – 31 August 2025: Open to first-time applicants and those who did not receive support from HSF5 or HSF6 during the funding year April 2024 – March 2025.
- 1 September 2025 – 31 March 2026: Open to all eligible residents, including those who have previously received support under HSF5 and HSF6.
Priority will continue to be given to first-time applicants, even during the second window.
How to Apply and What to Expect
Applications can be made directly through the Bromley Council website. Approved households will receive a one-time award, with the option to select the form of assistance that best fits their current financial situation.
The funding is administered locally but originates from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) under the ongoing Household Support Fund initiative. The council has explicitly set aside resources to ensure that this financial aid reaches those most affected by the cost of living crisis.
Structure of Previous Rounds
This latest round of aid follows the prior HSF5 and HSF6 phases that took place between April 2024 and March 2025. The current schedule reflects an expanded eligibility window, while still emphasizing support for households that have not yet received assistance.
This approach allows local councils to both build on past support and extend relief to new groups facing ongoing economic pressure.
