Housing Benefit and Council Tax Benefit
If you have a low income, you may qualify for Housing Benefit or Council Tax Benefit. This is a service where we can give you money or help to pay all or part of your rent and council tax bill. The amount that you receive depends on your personal and financial circumstances.
Customer Services: 01372 474060
Overpayments: 01372 474263
Opening hours: 8.45am - 5.00pm Monday - Friday
For further Information please |email the Housing Benefits Team
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How to claim
What you need to do to claim Housing and/or Council Tax Benefit.
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How much benefit?
How we calculate your claim, the information you need to know and online calculator.
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Local housing allowance
What is this new scheme and how it effects you.
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Reporting changes
What information you must tell us about and how this may effect your claim.
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Information for landlords
Useful information for Landlords currently renting to or interested in renting to tenants receiving Housing Benefit
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Fraud
What is fraud, how to report it and what will happen if you commit it!
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Overpayments
What are overpayments, how to avoid them and what to do if you have them.
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Forms
Useful forms for you to complete.
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FAQ's
Frequently asked questions and their answers.
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Links to useful websites
Informative websites that you may like to look at.
