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Introduction

Before making a claim to us:

If you claim Housing Benefit and you also pay Council Tax, we will work out any Council Tax Reduction you can get at the same time.

The sooner you make a claim with all the evidence we need, the quicker we can work out your award.

Make a claim

Claim Housing Benefit or Council Tax Reduction by using this portal.

The form will tell you what evidence and information we need, based on your circumstances, to assess your claim. Use a smart phone or mobile device to take photographs of the evidence so you can upload them into the form.

Last updated: July 8, 2026

Next review due: January 8, 2027

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