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Housing Benefit/Local Housing Allowance & Council Tax Reduction
Housing benefit is a benefit to help people to pay their housing costs. These include rent and some services charges. You may be entitled to Housing Benefit to help you pay your rent if you rent your home from a housing association, private landlord and you’re on a low income. Housing Benefit/Local Housing Allowance can pay for part or all of your rent. The amount you receive will depend on your income and circumstances. You can apply whether you’re unemployed or working.
If you would like to make your own online application for Housing Benefit and council tax reduction please select the link below
Benefit Claim and Calculator
Local Housing Allowance
If you rent your home from a private landlord the amount you will receive will be assessed under Local Housing Allowance rules, which is a maximum amount set based on the type, size and area you live. To check the maximum amount see link below...
Local Housing Allowance Figures
IF you would like to make your own online application for Housing Benefit and council tax reduction please select the link below
Council Tax reductions
Council Tax Reduction is a benefit to help people to pay their council tax bill. The amount you will receive depends on your income and household circumstances. To apply for council tax reduction online use the benefit claim and calculator below.
There is other help you may receive to reduce your council tax bill. Council tax exemptions and discounts: There are several exemptions and discounts you can get based on your circumstances, for example.
Is your home unfurnished and unoccupied?
Are you under 18 years old?
Are you are student?
Are you disabled?
To find out if you may be able to get help with your council tax bill, contact a GEMAP advisor.
I would like to discuss this with a GEMAP advisor
If you would like to make your own online application for Housing Benefit and council tax reduction please select the link below
The above benefit claim and calculator are the same calculator for housing benefit, local housing allowance and council tax reduction.
Discretionary Housing Payment
If you are still having difficulty meeting your rent payments, you may be able to get extra help from the Discretionary Housing Payment (DHP) Fund.
Discretionary Housing Payment can be applied for if you are receiving housing benefit or housing costs within universal credit and the amount of housing benefit you receive does not meet your full rent charge.
Download an application form HERE.
