Housing and council tax benefit general information
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How to claim housing and council tax benefit
How to apply for housing benefit, council tax benefit or a second adult rebate.
How we pay benefit
Find out how your housing and council tax benefit is paid.
What is a second adult rebate?
You could get help with paying all or part of your council tax if you have other adults living with you who are on a low income. This is known as a Second Adult Rebate.
What is council tax benefit?
If you are on a low income you could receive council tax benefit to help pay all or part of your council tax.
What is housing benefit?
Are you on a low income? Do you pay rent? If so, you could receive housing benefit to pay for all or part of your rent.
Who can claim council tax benefit?
If you are the person named on the council tax bill, or the property is your main residence, you can claim council tax benefit.
Who can claim housing benefit?
You can claim housing benefit if you are paying rent on the property you live in.
Who can claim a second adult rebate?
Conditions for claiming a second adult rebate.
Housing and council tax benefit visiting service
Information about the housing and council tax benefits visiting service
