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Housing and Council Tax Benefit

Housing and Council Tax Benefit is a National Welfare Benefit which is administered by the local authority. It provides assistance to those on a low income with meeting the costs for rent and Council Tax. 

Over the last two years there has been a significant increase in demand for Housing Benefit & Council Tax Benefit due to the current economic downturn and Welfare Reform. To help us help you in paying your rent and process your applications in a timely manner it is advisable to refer to the following link:

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Claiming Housing and Council Tax Benefits

Find out if you are entitled to Housing and Council Tax benefits. Use the Benefits Calculator to check your entitlements and download an application form to claim benefits.

Notification of Entitlement

Once your entitlement has been calculated, you will be issued with a notification letter advising you of our decision. Find out what your notification of entitlement letter means.

Local Housing Allowance

Tenants on low incomes renting from a private landlord can find out Local Housing Allowance (LHA) and view the monthly LHA rates.

Change of Circumstances

Find out what to do if you need to report a change in circumstances.

Reporting Benefit Fraud

If you know, suspect or have information about someone apparently committing benefit fraud, you can report your suspicions in several ways.