Housing and Council Tax benefits
Use the pages below to find out more information on Housing and Council Tax benefits.
Need help with benefits? Choose one of the below:
- I want to apply for benefits
- I want to apply for a Second Adult Rebate
- I want to report a change of circumstance
- I’ve been overpaid benefit
- I want to report suspected benefit fraud
- I need advice on money/benefits
- I want to know more about the proposed changes to the benefit system
If you need something other than the above check out the pages below.
What is Housing and Council Tax benefit?
More information on Housing Benefit and Council Tax Benefit and how to claim
How to apply for benefits
How to apply to make a new claim for Housing and/or Council Tax benefits.
What evidence do I need?
Details of the evidence you will require for your benefit application.
Who can apply for benefits?
More details on those who can apply, from pensioners, students and internationals to general applications.
Get help paying your rent
Find out more about the help you can receive to pay your rent.
Calculating your benefit
Find out more about how your benefit payments are calculated.
Backdating your claim
In some situations we may be able to backdate your claim, find out more here.
Local housing allowance
Find out how your benefit is calculated using the Local Housing Allowance.
Applying for a Second Adult Rebate
Find out more about applying for a Second Adult Rebate.
