Housing Benefits and Council Tax Advice and Guidance
Online advice & guidance for Housing Benefits and Council
Tax Support
Important information on Housing Benefit and Council Tax Reduction.
Details on how to claim or apply.
Backdating Request is when you wish your claim for Housing Benefit and/or Council Tax Reduction to start from a date other than the date of your application.
Information on Changes in Circumstances.
Information on Civil Penalties in Housing Benefit
Information for claimants who have reached the qualifying age for State Pension Credit.
The Government put a limit on the total amount of out of work benefits that working age people can receive.
Find details of changes to Housing Benefit for working age tenants of Housing Association and other Registered Social Landlords.
Find details on the Local Housing Allowance used in working out Housing Benefit for tenants renting accommodation from a private landlord.
Information relating to Housing Benefit Overpayments
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