Financial support and grants in Swindon

Financial help in Swindon. Council Tax Support, Discretionary Housing Payment, cost-of-living grants, and where to get benefits advice.

Swindon Borough Council and national schemes offer financial support for those on low incomes. Council Tax Support can reduce your bill, and Discretionary Housing Payments can help with rent shortfalls. Citizens Advice Swindon provides free benefits advice.

Financial support and benefits
Financial help is available. Credit: Unsplash

Council Tax Support

Council Tax Support helps with your Council Tax if you are on a low income. Non-pensioners can receive up to 80% support (you pay at least 20%). Pensioners and those receiving certain disability allowances may get up to 100%. There are savings thresholds (£6,000 for most, £16,000 for pensioners/disabled). Contact Council Tax on 0345 302 2316 or see swindon.gov.uk – Council Tax Support.

Discretionary Housing Payment

If you receive Housing Benefit or Universal Credit (housing element) but still have a rent shortfall, you may qualify for a Discretionary Housing Payment. Apply through the council.

Citizens Advice Swindon

For free, impartial benefits advice (Universal Credit, PIP, etc.), contact Citizens Advice Swindon: 0808 2787 813. They can help with forms, appeals, and debt.

Emergency assistance

Swindon Borough Council may offer emergency assistance in some circumstances. See swindon.gov.uk – financial assistance.

Council financial support

Council Tax Support and benefits.

Swindon Council – financial assistance

Information correct as of February 2026. Eligibility and amounts change. Check the council website for current rules.