Housing and council tax benefit
Council tax benefit and housing benefit helps people on a low income to pay their rent and council tax. The amount of benefit you get will depend on your circumstances, and how much rent and/or council tax you pay.
Local Housing Allowance (LHA)
On 7 April 2008 the Local Housing Allowance (LHA) scheme will be rolled out nationally and will change how we pay housing benefit for all private sector tenants.
What you can do if you are not happy with the decision on your housing or council tax benefit.
Backdated claimsBenefit can sometimes be paid before the date you made your claim.
Benefit calculationBenefit calculation for people of working age, pensioners, non-dependants, second adult rebate and pre-tenancy determination.
Change in circumstancesYou must contact us straight away if your circumstances change.
Discretionary housing paymentsThe discretionary housing payment scheme provides extra help to housing and council tax claimants with housing costs.
Extended paymentsExtended payments are paid for an additional four weeks following a claimant's return to work after a long period of unemployment.
Information for landlordsLandlords' rights and duties.
New claimInformation about claiming and printable forms to apply for benefit.
OverpaymentsAn overpayment is an amount of benefit that has been paid, but to which there is no entitlement to under the regulations.
Overseas claimantsPeople from overseas who can claim housing or council tax benefit.
Useful linksContacts details for organisations who can provide help and advice with your claim.
Contact usCotact details for Housing Benefit