Cost of living payment date brought forward
Summary
The Government of Jersey has moved the payment date of the Community Costs Bonus to an earlier time in the year. Eligible households will receive a one-time payment of £516.50 in 2026 to help with living costs, with application starting on 14 July.Key Facts
- The Community Costs Bonus payment used to be made in autumn but now occurs earlier, in July.
- The payment helps eligible households with the rising cost of living.
- In 2026, the lump sum will be £516.50 per qualifying household.
- Eligibility rules will stay the same as in 2025.
- One adult in the household must have lived in Jersey for at least five years to qualify.
- Household combined tax must be less than £2,735 in 2025 to qualify.
- Households receiving income support are not eligible for the bonus.
- Around £2.466 million has been set aside from existing government budgets to fund this payment.
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