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Service Description: Housing Benefit and Council Tax Benefit are benefits paid by Local Authorities to help towards the cost or Rent and Council Tax. Council Tax Benefit will be replaced on 1 April 2013 by the new Council Tax Support Scheme.

Also known as:- Council Tax Benefit, Housing Benefit

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Question: How can I find out more about the changes in Local Housing Allowance and Housing Benefit rules beginning from April 2011

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Frequently Asked Questions for this Service

Can I apply for Housing Benefit and or Council Tax Benefit?
I have had a change in my circumstances, what do I do?
What evidence do I need to provide with my application for Benefit?
I have benefit pending do I have to pay my bill?
How do I claim Housing Benefit/Council Tax Benefit?
If I own my own house, can I still claim Council Tax Benefit?
I am moving address soon, what do I do?
Can I have my benefit paid to my Landlord?
What do I do if I do not agree with the way my claim has been assessed/the amount of Benefit you are giving me?
How can I report someone for Benefit Fraud?
Can I have my benefit paid into my Bank Account?
What do I do if I have completed my application for benefit but do not have all the evidence I need to supply?
How can I find out more about the changes in Local Housing Allowance and Housing Benefit rules beginning from April 2011
If someone moves in with me and are over 18 years of age will this affect my claim?
How will the changes to the Housing Benefit legislation from 1 January 2012 for the under 35 age group affect me.
What happens after I have reported a fraud?
How will the Governments reform to Council Tax Benefit affect me?