Crisis Resilience Fund

What is Household Support Fund

The Crisis and Resilience Fund has replaced the Household Support Fund. It is a £1 billion government fund running from April 2026 to March 2029. The fund is designed to help families facing sudden financial crises and to build financial resilience. It replaces the previous Household Support Fund and incorporates Discretionary Housing Payments (DHPs) into a single fund. Local council’s administer the CRF and it is aimed at low-income households who have experienced unexpected financial shocks or loss of income”. Further information can be found here:

Crisis and Resilience Fund - Suffolk County Council

Eligibility criteria

The Crisis and Resilience Fund can be awarded for the following circumstances:

Rent Arrears (former and current) where other funds are not applicable
Where tenants have not had a similar grant previously
Arrears have accrued due to financial hardship
Young people in support accommodation who are working
Families in Temporary Accommodation who are working
Where Discretionary Housing Payment requests are declined
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Application process

To be assessed for financial help, you’ll need to provide details of your income, expenditure, and bank statements. Housing Officers are actively reaching out to tenants who may qualify, but if you believe you could benefit from this fund, please contact your Housing Officer or the Housing Options or Customer Service team.

Exclusions

This fund does not cover mortgage payments. If you need assistance with mortgage difficulties, please contact your mortgage provider or the Housing Options team for additional support and advice.