Financial Support From Milton Keynes City Council
Explore the cost of living support you might be able to receive from Milton Keynes City Council.
Local Welfare Provision
You may be able to apply for support from the Local Welfare Provision Scheme. This normally provides a one-off payment for essential household goods or services, such as furniture and appliances.
You can find further information here:
What is Local Welfare Provision (LWP)? - Milton Keynes City Council
Check if you can increase your income - Citizens Advice
Social Fund, Advances of Benefit and Local Welfare Provision- Age UK
Household Support Fund
The government has given Milton Keynes City Council additional funding to support people struggling with the cost of daily living. If your application is successful, you could get help with items such as food, clothing, utility bills, furniture and appliances.
You can find further information here:
Household support fund - Milton Keynes City Council
Discretionary Housing Payment
If you are entitled to Housing Benefit or the housing element of Universal Credit, you may be able to get a Discretionary Housing Payment. This can help you pay your rent, deposits or moving costs.
You can find further information here:
Discretionary Housing Payments (DHP) - Milton Keynes City Council
Council Tax Reduction
If you are on a low income, you may be able to pay less council tax. How much you save will be determined by your circumstances, but you may be able to get a fully reduced bill.
You can find further information here:
Information on claiming Council Tax Reduction - Milton Keynes City Council
Discretionary Council Tax Reduction Scheme
You may be able to get further help with your council tax if you are finding it particularly difficult to manage your money. If your application is successful, you could get a special payment directly into your council tax account.
You can find further information here:
Discretionary Council Tax Reduction Scheme (DCTRS) - Milton Keynes City Council
Check if you can pay less council tax - Citizens Advice