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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