If you are having problems paying your Rent or Council Tax, we may be able to help.
Housing Benefit can help people on low income to pay their rent
Council Tax Benefit can help people on a low income to pay their Council Tax
Working or Starting Work?
You may still be entitled to benefit. Read our Booklet for help and advice
Already claiming?
- View details of your claim online by using Self-Serve
- Download a form to report a change in circumstances
Thinking of making a claim?
Use our online calculator to see if you are entitled to Benefit
Visit the Department for Work & Pensions website for a full list of benefits, available to people who are:
- unemployed
- disabled or unable to work
- elderly
- carers
- people on a low income
Important information:
Local Housing Allowance came into effect on 7th April 2008. Download our guide.
Employment and Support Allowance comes into effect from 27th October 2008. Download our guide.
