Crisis and Resilience Fund - Housing Payment
Who can apply for a Crisis and Resilience Fund Housing Payment?

You may be eligible if:

  • you live in Colchester
  • you are liable to pay rent
  • you receive Housing Benefit or the Universal Credit housing element, including shared ownership rent
  • you can provide evidence of financial hardship or exceptional circumstances that mean you cannot meet your housing costs

All awards are discretionary and are not guaranteed.

There is no legal right of appeal, but you can request a review of a decision.You may be eligible if:

  • you live in Colchester
  • you are liable to pay rent
  • you receive Housing Benefit or the Universal Credit housing element, including shared ownership rent
  • you can provide evidence of financial hardship or exceptional circumstances that mean you cannot meet your housing costs

All awards are discretionary and are not guaranteed.

There is no legal right of appeal, but you can request a review of a decision.