Fife Council: benefits and support
Fife Council runs the Scottish Welfare Fund alongside its own Discretionary Housing Payment service. The Money Advice team handles SWF applications and can refer to partner agencies for longer-term support.
375k residents · Unitary authority · Council benefits hub
Schemes
Scottish Welfare Fund
Year-roundScottish Welfare Fund
Residents of Fife aged 16+ on a low income facing a crisis (Crisis Grant) or needing items to establish or maintain a settled home (Community Care Grant).
Verified 2026-04-21
Discretionary Housing Payment
Year-roundDiscretionary Housing Payment
UC or Housing Benefit claimants with a rent shortfall. Bedroom tax is automatically covered; other shortfalls require application.
Verified 2026-04-21
Council Tax Reduction
Year-roundCouncil Tax Reduction
Low-income working-age and pensioner households. Up to 100% reduction under the Scottish scheme.
Verified 2026-04-21