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.

Who can apply for Housing Benefit?

Any tenant who rents their home from:

• a private landlord
• the council
• a housing association