NI Direct Home Heating Support Payment £100.00 – 2026 – SHSCT area

Help with the £100.00 home heating oil fuel payment.
£100.00 can be applied online at NI Direct or contacting your local DSS office.
Applications are open from 9/9/26 – 31/3/2027.
If you need support to apply, there will be a helpline available from 9 September, or you can get help at your local Jobs & Benefits office.
You can apply for the scheme on the nidirect Home Heating Oil Support page when applications officially open on September 9, 2026.
Key Details of the Scheme
• The Benefit: A £100 pre-paid digital voucher or card to help pay for home heating oil.
• Opening Date: Applications open on 9 September 2026 and close on 31 March 2027.
• Is it automatic? No. You must submit an application online.

Who Qualifies?
While there is no automatic blanket rule just for being over 65, many older residents will qualify under the financial rules. You are eligible if you:
• Live in Northern Ireland.
• Use home heating oil as your main way to heat your home.
• Receive a qualifying benefit (such as Pension Credit, Universal Credit, or disability benefits like PIP) OR have a net annual household income of £30,000 or less For people aged 18 and over.