Benefits

Benefits help and advice, including Housing Benefit, Council Tax Support and emergency support.

Benefits help and advice

Find out what benefits you might be entitled to, help and advice with money and debt, jobs and training, benefits help and support for professionals.

Crisis and Resilience Fund (CRF)

The Crisis and Resilience Fund (CRF) provides support for low‑income households who are facing unexpected financial difficulties.

Housing Benefit

Find out if you qualify for Housing Benefit, make a new claim, and get information about overpayments.

Emergency support

If you live in Croydon and are in financial hardship, you can apply to the discretionary support fund for emergency support as well as apply for a Budgeting Loan and get an advance on your first Universal Credit payment.

Changes in your circumstances

Tell us about any changes which might affect your entitlement to housing benefit and/or council tax support, including your address and your income.