IMPORTANT INFORMATION

The issue dates of payments made to customers in private rented accommodation due over the Christmas and New Year period have been altered slightly.

If you are paid WEEKLY – 2 payments will be made on 19.12.08 (which will pay you up to 4.1.09)

If you are paid 2 WEEKLY – 1 payment will be made on 19.12.08 (which will pay you up to 29.12.08)

Housing Benefit

Housing Benefit is a welfare benefit designed to provide financial help for people to pay their rent. It is 'means tested' which means the level of Housing Benefit provided depends on income and savings and you must satisfy the following circumstances.

• You must have a responsibility to pay rent.
• You must occupy the accommodation as your home.
• You must have an entitlement to Housing Benefit.- click to see

Council Tax Benefit

Council Tax Benefit is a welfare benefit designed to provide financial help for people to pay their Council Tax. It is 'means tested' which means the level of Council Tax Benefit provided depends on income and savings. Payment of this benefit will be made directly to the Council Tax payer's account thus reducing the balance due to be paid. In order to receive Council Tax Benefit you must satisfy the following circumstances

• You must have a responsibility to pay the Council Tax for the property.
• You must occupy the accommodation as your home.
• You must have an entitlement to Council Tax Benefit. - click to see

In the following pages you will be find:-

Frequently asked questions

Local Housing Allowance - Frequently Asked Questions

Changes of circumstances

Information for Landlords and Agents

Benefit Fraud

Overpayment advice

Forms

Leaflets

Help for the Homeless