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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

Your FAQ

Question: What evidence do I need to provide with my application for Benefit?

Answer: Please refer to the checklist at the back of the application form and the notes for filling in the form. In general we need to see evidence of identity, evidence of capital, savings and investments for both you and your partner if you have one, and proof of your rent. For a full list see link. - Related Link


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