Cost of Living
Help with home heating oil
As part of the Crisis and Resilience Fund (CRF), North Northamptonshire Council has received funding to support households affected by rising heating oil costs, particularly in rural and off-grid communities
Published: 27 May 2026
Emergency support is available for NNC residents who:
- use heating oil as their main or only heating source
- are not connected to mains gas
- are at risk of running out of heating oil
- cannot afford the minimum cost of an oil delivery
How to apply
Residents will need to provide:
- National Insurance Number
- Proof they heat their home primarily by oil
- 2 months of bank statements (dated within the last 3 months)
- Details of any savings, benefits, or other income
They must also provide proof of current oil levels, such as:
- latest heating oil invoice
- photo of oil tank gauge
- screenshot from a monitoring app
- written confirmation from a supplier or engineer
If you think you may be eligible please scan the QR code for visit CRF@northnorthants.gov.uk for further information on how to apply.