Summary
The Jersey government has introduced two grants to assist residents facing financial difficulties. The Community Costs Bonus is designed for general cost-of-living expenses, and the Cold Weather Bonus is aimed at helping pensioners with heating costs. Eligibility depends on meeting certain residency and financial criteria.
Key Facts
- Jersey's government has launched two grants for financial help: the Community Costs Bonus and the Cold Weather Bonus.
- Eligible individuals can receive £516.50 from the Community Costs Bonus.
- The Cold Weather Bonus amount varies based on how cold the temperatures are.
- To apply for these bonuses, residents must wait to receive their 2024 tax liability.
- The Community Costs Bonus is available to households with a 2024 tax liability of less than £2,735.
- Applicants for the Community Costs Bonus must not have had an Income Support Claim open in the last week.
- The Cold Weather Bonus requires the household to have someone aged 65 or older who gets an old age pension or has lived in Jersey continuously for 10 years.
- Applicants or their spouse/partner must own or be responsible for a home lease to qualify for the Cold Weather Bonus.
