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Leeds City Council: benefits and support

Leeds runs its HSF as the Leeds Welfare Support Scheme (LWSS), combining the government-funded HSF allocation with council top-up. DHP and Council Tax Support are administered directly.

812k residents · Metropolitan district · Council benefits hub

Last updated 52 minutes ago (2026-04-21)

Schemes

Leeds Welfare Support Scheme

Year-round

Household Support Fund

Residents at risk of financial hardship, prioritising households with children, disabled adults, and pensioners on Pension Credit. Food/fuel vouchers or bank transfer awards.

Apply at leeds.gov.uk Full scheme explainer

Verified 2026-04-21

Discretionary Housing Payment

Year-round

Discretionary Housing Payment

UC or HB claimants with a housing-cost shortfall. Priority for disabled households, care leavers, and tenants threatened with homelessness. Usually 3–12 months.

Apply at leeds.gov.uk Full scheme explainer

Verified 2026-04-21

Council Tax Support

Year-round

Council Tax Reduction

Working-age scheme allows up to 75% discount for most claimants (25% minimum contribution). Additional hardship fund for exceptional circumstances. Pensioners on the national default scheme.

Apply at leeds.gov.uk Full scheme explainer

Verified 2026-04-21