Housing Benefit and Local Council Tax Reduction is a means tested benefit administered by the Council.
Please find information below including a download of the Couuncil Tax Reduction Scheme 2020/21
- Who can claim Housing Benefit?
-
If you pay rent to a landlord, you should apply for Universal Credit for help with your housing costs.
You can claim Housing Benefit if you are of State Pension Age or live in temporary or supported accommodation.
You can apply online here to claim Housing Benefit.
Housing Benefit entitlement will normally start from the Monday following your date of first contact with a designated authority (i.e. Council Offices, Department for Works and Pensions).
- Who can claim Local Council Tax Reduction?
-
Anyone who has a liability to pay Council Tax can apply for Local Council Tax Reduction, even if you already get a discount on your Council Tax i.e. if you live alone.
You can claim even if you work and have a low income.
In some cases, even though you have a liability to pay council tax you would not be entitled to Local Council Tax Reduction. For example when someone:
- Has income which is too high to qualify
- A working age customer has capital or savings in excess of £6,000
To find out how to make a claim, click How to Claim below:
- How to Claim
-
Please visit our On-Line resource on how to claim by following this link
- Get An Estimate
-
Use the on-line calculator to estimate how much benefit you may be entitled to.
- What other benefits may you be entitled to?
-
To find out what other benefits you may be entitled to, visit the Direct Gov website or call the benefits helpline number on 01543-464292.