Claiming Housing Benefit/Council Tax Reduction

Claiming Housing Benefit/Council Tax Reduction

You can claim Housing Benefit and/or Council Tax Reduction online right now.

If you wish to partially complete and save the form, then return to it at any time, you can.

When you submit your claim, you will be told what evidence you need to supply.

Remember that your claim will usually start from the Monday after we receive it, so if you think you may be entitled, submit your claim as soon as you can.

If you want to claim from an earlier date visit our Backdating page

Some benefits and tax credits are being replaced by Universal Credit. Find out more about Universal Credit