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Paying housing benefit directly to your landlord

For new claims after 7 April 2008 we are no longer able to pay housing benefit directly to your landlord unless there are special circumstances. For more information about this please see our Local Housing Allowance information on 'Safeguarding'.

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Can I claim housing benefit and council tax benefits?

How to claim housing benefit and council tax benefit. Page includes an application form.

Fast track housing benefit claims

How to make a fast track claim for housing benefit. Includes an application form and guidance notes.

How much Benefit will I get?

How much benefit can I get and when will my benefit start and end?

Does the amount of capital and savings I have affect my Benefit claim?

Savings and capital

How to claim Benefit

How to get help with paying your rent and Council Tax.

On-line Benefit Calculator

Find out if you could get Housing or Council Tax Benefit

Information we need from you

Information we need from you to help us work out the amount of benefit you will receive.

Extra help - Discretionary Housing Payment

How to apply for extra help if Housing Benefit does not cover all your rent. Page includes a Discretionary Housing Benefit form.

Overpayment of housing benefit

Arrangements for paying back overpayments of housing benefit. Includes help and advice.

Information for landlords

Information for housing landlords about housing benefits.

Changes in circumstances

Changes you need to tell us about as soon as possible. Page includes a change of circumstances form.

Appealing against a housing benefit decision

How you can appeal if you disagree with the council's decision about Housing Benefit.

Backdating claims

How to claim for backdated benefit.

Claiming housing benefit for two homes

Circumstances where housing benefit can be paid on two homes.

Absence from home

How to claim housing benefit if you are away from home. The page includes a notification of absence form.

Contacts - Housing and council tax benefits

Contact details for enquiries about housing and council tax benefits. Page includes an online contact form.

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