Benefits and grants

Information about housing benefit, including how to apply for it and how to inform us of any changes

Information on how people on low incomes living in privately rented homes can claim for a local housing allowance

Council tax reduction replaces the council tax benefit scheme. Find out how to apply for it, plus other information

Information about various housing grants and loans that are available

Information about help for people in severe financial difficulty

Apply for an exceptional hardship payment

Tell us if there's any change in your circumstances that could affect your benefit claim

Report benefit fraud to the Department for Work and Pensions

What to do if you are unhappy about a decision about your benefits