Apply for Housing Benefit and/or Council Tax Support

You can use this form to:

* Apply for Council Tax Support

* Apply for Housing Benefit

* Apply for Second Adult Rebate (for Pension Age claimants only)

Important information about Housing Benefit

Most people of working age can no longer make a new claim for Housing Benefit. If you need help with your rent, you should normally claim Universal Credit for your housing costs instead.

You can still make a new claim for Housing Benefit if:

* you have reached State Pension age
* you have been placed in temporary accommodation by the Council
* you live in qualifying supported accommodation where care, support or supervision is provided.

If none of these circumstances apply to you, do not make a Housing Benefit claim using this form. You should claim Universal Credit for help with your housing costs instead.

You can still use this form to apply for Council Tax Support, including if you are claiming Universal Credit.

Before you start you'll need to know:

* Your National Insurance number

* What benefits you already receive

* Details of your claims awaiting a decision

* Details of any previous claims

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