Most people who want to make a new claim will need to claim Universal Credit, but there are some exceptions.
If you have answered No to all of these questions, you will need to apply for Universal Credit.
If the answer to any of these questions is Yes, you will need to claim Housing Benefit from us.
Applications for Universal Credit are handled by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).
If the answer to all of these questions is Yes, you can claim Council Tax Reduction from the Council. Please note only one claim is required per household.
Apply for Housing Benefit and/or Council Tax Reduction
To apply for Housing Benefit and/or Council Tax Reduction from us, please use the button below:
Apply for Housing Benefit and/or Council Tax Reduction