Benefits and Support
View your Council Tax Account and Housing Benefit Payments online
Use our online service to keep track of your Housing Benefit payments.
View your Entitlement Letters online
Use our online service to check payments, update us and more.
Make a New Claim
Most people who want to make a new claim will need to claim Universal Credit, but there are some exceptions.
Change an Existing Claim
If something has changed recently, such as your earnings, people you live with, contact details or savings, let us know about it here.
Self Employed Earnings
If you need to tell us about a change in your self-employed earnings, or we have asked for your updated accounts, you can do so here.
Review an Existing Claim
If you have been asked to complete a Benefits Review Form, you can do so here.
Low Income - Council Tax Reduction
If you are on low income, you may be able to apply for Council Tax Reduction (CTR) to reduce the amount you have to pay.
Provide Documents for Benefits
If you need to send us evidence to support your application for housing benefit or council tax reduction, you can email it to us.
Help with Rent - Discretionary Housing Payments
If you need to submit a claim for Discretionary Housing Payments you can do so here.
Debt and Welfare Advice
Are you having trouble making ends meet? Find out how to get help here.
Housing Benefit Appeals
You must contact us in writing within one month of receiving your decision letter.
Council Tax Reduction Appeals
You must contact us in writing within one month of receiving your decision letter.
Housing Benefits Overpayments
If you have been overpaid Housing Benefit, you can find out about repaying it here.
Benefit Fraud
Find out about Benefit Fraud, including what it is and how you can report it to us or the DWP.
Local Housing Allowance Rates
Find out the Local Housing Allowance rates for the South Hams area.
Contact Our Benefits Team
If you have a general enquiry about housing benefit or Council Tax Reduction, you can ask it here.
Support Directory
Information about support available in the area for residents experiencing a wide range of issues.