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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: Evidence Requirements
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.
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.
Tenants on low incomes renting from a private landlord can find out Local Housing Allowance (LHA) and view the monthly LHA rates.
Find out what to do if you need to report a change in circumstances.
If you know, suspect or have information about someone apparently committing benefit fraud, you can report your suspicions in several ways.
If you have an outstanding overpayment and you have received an invoice, you can now repay this either in full or in part online.
Housing and Council Tax Benefits
01738 476049
hbenquiries@pkc.gov.uk
Online Enquiry Form
