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Benefit calculation

Introduction

Housing and council tax benefit is paid by local councils to help you pay your 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.

Benefits calculator

Use Directgov's benefits adviser to calculate how much housing benefit and/or council tax benefit you may be entitled to.

Pages in Benefit calculation

  1. You are here: Introduction
  2. Non-dependants
  3. Pensioners
  4. Second adult rebate
  5. People of working age