Benefits
Changes in the law from 2 November 2009 mean that more families
could be entitled to Housing Benefit and Council Tax
Benefit. Our new online housing benefit and council tax benefit
checker means you can now check what you’re entitled to from the
comfort of your own home. You’d be surprised who can claim –
whether you’re single, married, working or not. You might be
entitled to more than you think.
Fast-track your claim for housing and council tax
benefit
If you visit any Customer Service Centre with all the
information necessary, your housing benefit and council tax benefit
claim can be fast-tracked and will be assessed within 3 working
days. Find out what information you need to provide to get your
claim assessed within 3 working days. Fast-track housing benefit, Fast-track council tax benefit.
Direct Debit’s not only the easiest and safest way for you to
pay, it’s also more efficient for us. You can choose from a range
of payment dates and options to fit around your other income and
outgoings – including weekly and fortnightly. Sign up to pay your
council tax by Direct Debit before 12 March 2010 and we’ll put your
details in our prize draw to win £100.
LHA is a housing benefit for people on low income who rent
from private landlords.
Housing benefit is available to people on low income who are
renting their homes to help them afford to pay the rent.
What to do if you suspect someone is claiming benefits
fraudulently.
Council tax benefit is a national welfare benefit which helps
people on low incomes.
Things change - and if they do you must tell us. If you
get Housing Benefit or Council Tax Benefit and your circumstances
change, then we need to know.
Our Advice Service provides free and confidential information
and assistance on benefits, housing and debt issues.