A Warm Home Discount scheme for permanent park home residents has recently received a second injection of cash from energy suppliers E.On Energy and Ovo Energy.
As well as the £150 payment to help with energy bills, a ‘Heat the Home' bundle and the opportunity to replace or upgrade an older, inefficient electrical appliance is being offered to permanent park home residents through the Charis Park Home Warm Home Discount scheme.
These additional funds have come at just the right time for park home residents as winter temperatures continue to drop.
Who can apply?
If you’re a permanent resident living in a park home and you pay for your electricity to your park site owner you can apply for a £150 payment.
Funding is limited and applications will be considered on a first come first served basis. Only one application per household will be allowed.
Who qualifies?
You may qualify for the Park Homes Warm Home Discount if you (or a household member) receive one of the following:
- Pension Credit
- Income related Employment & Support Allowance
- Income based Job Seekers Allowance
- Income Support
- Universal Credit showing an earned income between £0 and £1,561 a month
- Child Tax Credit by virtue of an award based on an annual income not exceeding £18,723
- Working Tax Credit by virtue of an award based on an annual income not exceeding £18,723
- Housing Benefit (or Housing element if receiving Universal Credit)
- Or: The Total Gross annual household income across everyone living in your household is below £18,723 (before tax and deductions)
How can I apply?
You can apply now apply for this scheme here. It’s important that you have a valid email address so you can receive the decision outcome and any requests for information.