Housing and council tax benefit general information
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Discretionary housing payment
After you have been awarded Housing and Council Tax Benefit you may find that you still need some help to pay your rent and council tax. A Discretionary Housing Payment (DHP) may be able to help you.
How to claim housing and council tax benefit
You can use the same form 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?
If you are paying rent on a property you live in, you can claim housing benefit.
Who can claim a second adult rebate?
Conditions for claiming a second adult rebate.
