Housing Benefit and Council Tax support FAQs
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Housing Benefit and Council Tax support FAQs
Q: Can I claim Housing and Council Tax Benefit?
Q: Who can't claim Housing and Council Tax Benefit?
You can't claim Housing and Council Tax Benefit if:
- You are not liable to pay rent.
- Either you, or your partner, or both of you together, have more than £16,000 in savings.
- You live in a care home, such as a nursing home or old peoples home.
- You rent a former joint home from you ex-partner.
- You are the parent or guardian of your landlord's child.
- You live in your home as part of your job.
Q: How do I claim Housing and Council Tax Benefit?
Q: What if I need help filling in the form?
Q: What proof do I need to give you?
Q: How much Housing and Council Tax Benefit can I get?
Q: How is my Housing and Council Tax Benefit worked out?
Q: What money do you count when you work out my benefit?
Q: Do you need proof of my rent?
Q: What happens if there are other people living with me?
Q: How long will it take you to work out my benefit?
Q: When will my benefit start?
Q: How can I get advice about Housing and Council Tax Benefit?
Q: How much Housing and Council Tax Benefit will I receive?
Q: What can I do if I don't agree with your decision?
Q: What should I do if anything changes when I am getting benefit?
Q: I would like to report a change in cirucmstances. How do I do it?
Q: How do I request a form relating to housing or council tax benefits?