Housing Benefit and Council Tax Benefit
- Paid by local councils
- You do not have to get any other benefits
Are you:
- On a low income?
- Paying rent?
If YES to both, claim Housing Benefit.
Are you:
- On a low income?
- Paying council tax?
If YES to both, claim Council Tax Benefit.
- If you claim Income Support or Jobseeker's Allowance you will get forms to claim Housing Benefit and Council Tax Benefit with your claim pack.
- If you do not claim Income Support or Jobseeker's Allowance you can get forms for Housing Benefit and Council Tax Benefit from your local council.
- If you want more information get leaflets GL16 Help with your rent and GL17 Help with your council tax. You can get these from your local council offices or your social security office.