Types of Benefit
Housing Benefit and Council Tax Benefit are National benefits schemes run by Local Authorities. They are to help people on limited means who are having difficulties with their rent or Council Tax.
- Housing Benefit helps to pay your rent.
- Council Tax Benefit helps with your Council Tax bills.
You can apply for both benefits.
Who can apply for Council Tax Benefit?
Anyone who is responsible for paying Council Tax for their home. This means the person (or their partner) whose name is on the Council Tax bill.
There is a lot more information about this in the 
'Paying Less Council Tax' leaflet.
Who can apply for Housing Benefit?
Any tenant who rents their home from:
- a private landlord
- the council
- a housing association
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As from November 2009, Child Benefit has been fully disregarded in Housing Benefit and Council Tax Benefit calculations. This could mean that you qualify for benefit that you may not have been able to claim before. Don't Miss Out leaflet. |
Check your Benefit Entitlement
To check out your benefit entitlement, please visit the Turn2us website.
General Advice and Help
If you need some general help, the Citizens Advice Bureau website may be useful.
Discuss your Claim
If you wish to visit us to discuss your claim for Housing Benefit it is essential, due to a high volume of enquiries, that you call 01803 861234 to book an appointment with one of our Benefit assessors.
