A fresh wave of financial support is being launched for households in Nottingham struggling with high energy bills. The city council has announced a new application window for its Household Support Fund, offering direct help to residents.
Application Details and Key Dates
The scheme will open for applications at 10:00 am on Monday, 5 January 2026. Residents will have exactly one week to apply, with the window closing at midnight on Sunday, 11 January 2026.
This round focuses solely on energy costs. A total of 1,000 vouchers, each worth £98, will be available. The council has confirmed that no supermarket vouchers are included in this January release.
Officials have stressed that the process is no longer first-come, first-served. All eligible applicants who apply within the one-week period will have an equal chance of receiving a voucher.
Who Can Apply and Important Notes
Eligibility for this round is inclusive. The council explicitly states that residents can apply again even if they have already received an energy voucher earlier in the year or are waiting for one from the November 2025 issue.
However, anyone who applied in December 2025 cannot reapply now, as that was considered part of 'Round 2'.
Successful applicants should be prepared for a wait. The council warns that it may take until 28 February 2026 for the £98 energy vouchers to be distributed. They will not be able to answer any queries about vouchers until after this date.
Future Support and How to Get Help Applying
For those who are unsuccessful in this January round, a further opportunity will arise. Another application period for both energy and supermarket vouchers will run from 2 February until 8 February 2026.
This support is part of a wider £1.5 million package of aid for Nottingham residents over the winter, funded by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) through the national Household Support Fund.
The council acknowledges that not everyone finds online applications easy. Their advice is to first ask family or friends for assistance. Alternatively, they suggest contacting local community organisations which may offer support with the application process.
