Park Homes Warm Home Discounts

Liberal Democrat County Councillor Hazel Watson reports back: “If you are a permanent resident of a Park Home who pays the site owner for your electricity and who needs help with heating costs this winter, you can apply for the £150 Park Homes Warm Home Discount via Charis Grants. Applications are now open and the limited funding s awarded on a ‘first ask, first served’ basis. To apply simply head to  parkhomes.charisgrants.com”

This year, there is a new, shorter application form: when you click on the link to apply, simply select the option to create a new account, enter your email address, and you’re ready to go!

You will be eligible to apply for the grant if you (or a household member) pay council tax and receive one of the following:

• Pension Credit
• Income-related Employment & Support Allowance (ESA)
• Income-based Job Seekers Allowance (JSA)
• Income Support (IS)
• Housing Benefit also known as house payment or as part of Universal Credit
• Universal Credit and have an income of less than £1,694 for at least one relevant assessment period
• Child Tax Credit based on an annual income of below £20,328
• Working Tax Credit based on an annual income of below £20,328

Or:

• If the gross annual household income across everyone living in your household is less than £20,328 (before tax and deductions)

Charis Grants are involved as the scheme is for Park Home residents who do not have a direct electricity account and they administer the scheme on behalf of energy suppliers.