Change in Circumstance
You need to tell us about any change in circumstance so we can work out your new Benefit/Support
We can do this quicker if you give us all the information we need straightaway. But, even if you don't have all the information, it is still best to report the change as soon as possible. You can provide this after you have submitted your change in circumstance.
Types of changes in circumstance
You should tell us about any changes in circumstances for:
- you
- your partner
- any other adult living in your home
- any child living in your home
Changes can include:
- a change in income or finances
- a change in savings or capital
- a change in the number of adults or children who live in your home
- a change of address
- a change in the amount of rent you pay
- a change in your tenancy
- a change because someone in your household is temporarily absent. Such as:
- going on holiday for 4 weeks or more,
- moving to a different address,
- staying with friends or relatives,
- going into hospital or a care home
- a change because someone in your household goes into prison or are held on remand.
Please contact Housing Benefits and Council Tax support to report a change in Circumstances
Report a change in circumstance
Change of Address
Report a move into Wolverhampton, within Wolverhampton or a move out of Wolverhampton.
Use our 'Apply for Council Tax Support and Housing Benefit' to report a change in address for your benefits
Change in Tenancy
If you are a landlord of a property within the area covered by City of Wolverhampton Council and you have had a change in tenancy at one or more of your properties you can report this change by completing this form.
Advice for people receiving Universal Credit, Job Seekers Allowance or Income Support
If you receive any Benefits from DWP and the amount you receive changes the DWP will tell the council. But, if you stop being entitled to a DWP benefit you need to tell the council straight away.
Benefits can include Universal Credit, Employment Support Allowance, Job Seeker’s Allowance etc.