Benefits Service
We are here to help you with paying your rent and council tax.
These benefits are called:
Council Tax Benefit
Second Adult Rebate
Housing Benefits
Local Housing Allowance
What is Housing Benefit?
Housing benefit helps people who are on a low income to pay their rent. You can claim housing benefit if you pay rent for a property you live in as your home. Housing Benefit cannot help you pay your mortgage. If you need help with your mortgage you should contact the Department for Work and Pensions.
What is Council Tax Benefit?
Council Tax Benefit can help you pay your Council Tax. There are two kinds of Council Tax Benefit: Main Council Tax Benefit – for people on a low income and Second Adult Rebate – if you have people living with you who are on a low income. Your income does not affect entitlement to this.
When you apply for Council Tax Benefit we will work out which type gives you the most money.
- Last Updated: 12/01/2010
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