YFAS Eligibility criteria
YFAS applications can be considered for City of York residents who are over 16 years of age and have recourse to public funds (which applies if you have moved to the UK from another country), who have an emergency or need assistance to move into or remain in the community and have no other form of help.
To be considered you must be receiving one of these benefits:
- Housing Benefit and / or Local Council Tax Support
- Universal Credit
- Income Support, or Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance
- Employment and Support Allowance (income-related)
- Pension Credit
- Or a payment on account of one of them (or about to get any of them on leaving an institution or residential accommodation in which you have received care)
Or one or more of the following must apply:
- you are fleeing domestic abuse.
- your home has been affected by a disaster or an emergency.
- your DWP benefit has been sanctioned and you can provide evidence that you are formally challenging this decision.
- you have income of less than £23,400* per annum (*this figure is based on the Living Wage)
How many times can I apply for Emergency/Community Assistance?
- You can receive a maximum of 1 emergency award between 1 April 24 and 31 March 25
- You can receive a maximum of 1 community award between 1 April 24 and 31 March 25
Exception to eligibility
If you are applying following a disaster and your income is above the income limit, assessment will be based on your individual financial circumstances and your application will be considered on its own merits.
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