Benefits

Find out about Council tax and Housing benefit

Who is eligible and how to claim for Council tax benefit (Second adult rebate) or Housing benefit (Local Housing Allowance) or both.

Use the Benefits online application form

Apply online for Council tax and/or Housing Benefit.

Use our benefits calculator

Find out if you can claim Council Tax and Housing Benefits

Change in your circumstances

If you have had a change of circumstances that may affect how much benefit you are entitled to, you must tell the Council straight away.

Housing benefit overpayments

Find out more if you have received a bill or invoice for a Housing benefit overpayment.

Credit Crunch Advice

Extra help and advice about money matters, debt management etc.

Report Benefits Fraud

If you think someone is receiving benefits they are not entitled to, please report it using our report benefit fraud online form.

Find out about all other types of benefit

Use the Directgov website to find out about all benefits and financial support.