Warm Home Discount

On this page you’ll find information about the 2026/27 Warm Home Discount scheme.

This year, new rules mean that more people in Scotland will automatically get the Warm Home Discount than last year. Find out whether you qualify below.

If you don’t automatically get the WHD, you can still apply for it. Some suppliers are opening their schemes earlier than last year, so it’s a good idea to keep checking this page for updates.

Winter 26/27 Warm Home Discount applications

What is the Warm Home Discount scheme?

The Warm Home Discount takes £150 off your winter electricity bill.

If you have a prepayment meter, the discount is available as £150 credit.

In Scotland, some people (known as the Core Group) get the discount automatically each year. Others (known as the Broader Group) need to apply for it when their supplier opens the scheme.

Am I eligible for the WHD Scheme?

The first thing to check is whether your energy supplier is signed up to the scheme. The gov.uk website keeps an up-to-date list of which energy suppliers offer the Warm Home Discount.

If your energy supplier offers the Warm Home Discount, there are two ways you can qualify to receive it. You either need to be part of the Core Group or the Broader Group. The criteria for both groups is explained below.

Warm Home Discount Core Group

New rules for 2026/27 mean that more people now automatically get the Warm Home Discount. People who automatically get the discount are known as the “Core Group”. You’ll be in the Core Group if you or your partner get:

• Pension Credit – either Guaranteed or Savings
• Extra Universal Credit because you or your child has a health condition or disability
• Income-based Employment Support Allowance with a disability or pensioner premium

You’ll also be in the Core Group if you live with a child under 5 and:

• are unemployed and get Universal Credit
• get Income-based Employment Support Allowance
• have a Support for Mortgage Interest loan

Warm Home Discount Broader Group

Different suppliers have different rules about who can be included in the Broader Group for Warm Home Discount. As a general rule, you either need to be on a low income or in receipt of certain benefits.

How do I get the Warm Home Discount? 

If you are part of the Core Group and your energy supplier is signed up the scheme, then you should receive your Warm Home Discount automatically.

Your supplier should write to you between November and January to let you know you’re eligible. The discount itself should come off your bill by the end of March. If you think you qualify but haven’t heard from your supplier by January, then we’d advise calling the Warm Home Discount helpline on 0800 030 9322.

If you’re part of the Broader Group or think you might qualify, you will need to apply to your energy supplier’s Warm Home Discount Scheme when it opens.

The number of Warm Home Discounts your electricity supplier can offer is limited, so you should apply as soon as you can.

Warm Home Discount for park homes

You can register your interest for the 2026/27 Park Homes Warm Home Discount scheme here.

If you live in a park home you can apply for the Park Homes Warm Home Discount (WHD). This is a one-off payment of £150 to help with your energy bills.

The Park Homes WHD discount is open to you if:

• you live on a park home site and
• pay for your electricity through your park
• or as part of your pitch fees

Someone in your household will also need to be receiving a qualifying benefit or your household income must be under £19,978.

As with all WHD schemes, funding is limited, so it’s good to apply as soon as the scheme opens. Applications are reviewed in order of date received.

The Park Homes WHD is run by by Charis Grants Limited. You can apply for the scheme on their website.