Council Tax Benefit helps people on a low income who are having difficulty paying their Council Tax bill.
Housing Benefit helps people on a low income who are having difficulty paying the rent. This can be paid whether you rent from a housing association or private landlord and applies to rent on houses, flats or rooms.
Finding out about benefits: using the links shown on this page you will be able to quickly calculate whether you would be eligible for benefit before applying; download the claim form if you wish to apply and notify us of a change in your circumstances on line.
You can also find out more information from our range of leaflets; access further services from our list of key contacts and find out where you can get independent advice.
What you need to provide: Because we comply with the Benefits Verification Framework which helps to prevent fraud and error at the start of any claim, you will need to provide proof of your identity as shown in the leaflet ‘How you can help us establish your identity’ and original documents to support your claim, photo copies of the document cannot be accepted. Details of the information which we need to accompany your claim are shown in each section of the claim form.
