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Housing Benefit and Council Tax Reduction

About the scheme

Find out more about Housing Benefit and Council Tax Reduction, and who is eligible.

Make a claim

The easiest way to claim Housing Benefit or Council Tax Reduction is online.

Change of circumstances

If your circumstances change, you need to let us know. It may change how much benefit you get.

Appeal or request a review

If you do not agree with a decision we've made, you can ask for a review.

About Housing Benefit overpayments

An overpayment is when you’re paid more Housing Benefit than you're entitled to. You'll need to pay it back.

ID requirements

You'll need to provide evidence to support your Housing Benefit or Council Tax Reduction claim.

Council Tax Reduction scheme (2023/2024)

Details of the amount of Council Tax Reduction available this year.

Housing Benefit full case review

If you've had a letter about a Housing Benefit case review, you must complete the review within 28 days.