CASH-STRAPPED households are set for cost-of-living relief with a one-off payment to land in thousands of accounts in just days.
Leeds Council was allocated a £7.09million slice of the Household Support Fund (HSF) and is set to send £100 payments to families from July.
A council report said £2.7million would be committed to more than 62,500 households already on the Council Tax Support scheme.
It comes as an effort to ensure payments fill the pockets of those who are most vulnerable.
Households with dependent children will receive £100, while adults and pensioners without kids can expect £25.
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Eligible households will have received letters featuring a barcode that can then be taken to the post office along with ID to claim the cash.
A council report previously stated: “The area of highest spending will be through the Council Tax Support related scheme.
"This will ensure that households on the lowest incomes in the city receive support directly, without the requirement for an application process."
The Leeds Council website says: "A payment will be made to households living in Leeds who are in receipt of Council Tax Support. Households must be in receipt of Council Tax Support on 24 June 2024 to qualify.
"These payments will be made throughout July 2024 and we will be in direct contact with anyone who is eligible."
With the council opting to drip feed the funds to those on its support scheme, residents are unable to apply for the relief themselves.
The council previously warned any funding would be strictly for struggling citizens.
But additional payments have been promised for those desperate for more support.
The report added: "Additional funding will be available to residents who need emergency support with the costs of food, energy or household items.
"Funding is available to council services supporting vulnerable, low-income households so that they can offer additional financial support where appropriate."
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The HSF was introduced by government in 2021 but has been extended several times as the cost-of-living crunch continues to grip hard-up households.
Local councils are each given a portion of funding, and it's up to them to then decide how to distribute it.
Leeds Council has dedicated a further £1.7million for local charities.
These include the Leeds Food Aid Network, Voluntary Action Leeds, Forum Central and Fareshare.
The city's Local Welfare Support scheme is also set for a £200,000 boost.
How to apply where you are
Residents across the country will need to check with their local councils, given they are in charge of how they distribute their funding.
To find your local council, use the gov.uk council finder tool.
Then browse your local authority's website - there should be info about their financial support on offer.
Each council has a different application process, with eligibility criteria varying.
Some councils, like Leeds, will already have designated residents, so you won't be able to apply - they'll contact you instead.
If your council's website isn't clear, call them up and ask for information.
