Islands Emergency Cost Crisis Fund

The Islands Emergency Cost Crisis Fund has been developed by the Scottish Government to specifically recognise and help support the financial challenges faced by island communities. This fund provides a non-recurring cost of living payment of £127.00 per eligible household to residents of Skye, Raasay, Muck, Eigg, and Rhum. Eligible households are those with their main residence on these islands as of 17 November 2023 who either receive Council Tax Reduction due to low income, or have council tax exemption due to being Cared For, a Care Leaver, being under 18, or who are certified as having a severe mental impairment. The one-off payment is made to the person primarily liable for Council Tax. Where bank details have been provided for previous cost of living payments, payment is made directly into bank accounts. If bank details have not been provided previously, payment is credited to the Council Tax account.