Benefit Forms and Leaflets
On this page you will find all the forms you may need to download, all our information leaflets and also a list of website links which you may find useful
Housing and Council Tax Benefit forms you can download
Benefit Claim Form (pdf, 322 KB)
Use this form to apply for benefit for the first time, or if you have had a break in your claim
Change of Address Form
if you are receiving benefit and you change address please use this form to let us know
Starting Work Form
if you are receiving benefit and you start work please use this form to let us know
Overlap Form (pdf, 27 KB)
You can usually only claim benefit on one home. However, if you have to pay rent on two homes you may be able to claim benefit for up to four weeks.
Backdate Form
If you have submitted a late claim for Housing and/or Council Tax Benefit and you think your claim should be backdated, you will need to complete this form.
Appeal Form (pdf, 19 KB)
Please complete this form if you believe your decision is wrong. You must also give the reason why you believe your benefit has been assessed incorrectly.
Application for Discretionary Housing Payment
If your rent has been restricted then you can complete this form if you wish to claim Discretionary Housing Payment
Certificate of Earnings
Use this form if you do not have 5 weekly or 2 monthly payslips
Certificate of Estimated Earnings
If you have just started work and do not have any payslips you can ask your employer to complete this form
Proof of Rent
If you do not have proof of your rent you can ask your landlord to complete this form
Self Employed Earnings Form
If you have recently started self employment, or you do not have trading accounts you can use this form to provide the information we need.
Application for Payment direct to Landlord
If you think that your benefit should be paid directly to your landlord please complete this form and we will consider your application.
Housing and Council Tax Benefit information leaflets you can download
A Guide to Housing and Council Tax Benefits
A comprehensive guide to Housing and Council Tax Benefits
A Guide to Housing Benefits for Landlords (pdf, 933 KB).
This guide is designed to explain the housing benefit scheme to Landlords
A Guide to Opening Basic Bank Accounts
This will give you all the information you need on what accounts our local banks offer, along with details of what evidence you need to open one
Information on Non Dependant Deductions
Guide to when a deduction is made and how much
Second Adult Rebate
A Guide to Second Adult Rebate - a way of reducing your Council Tax bill
Backdating Claims
A guide to when you may be able to claim backdating benefit
Guide to Appeals
Information on what to do if you do not agree with our decision
Returning to Work
A guide explaining what other help is available for you when you are returning to work
Housing Benefit for students
A guide explaining what help is available to students in relation to their rent
Information on Tax Credits
A guide to claiming Working Tax Credit and Child Tax Credit
Information on Pension Credit
A guide to claiming Pension Credit
Links to other websites you may find useful
www.dwp.gov.uk (External link)
For further information concerning state benefits, visit the Department of Work and Pension website above.
www.thepensionservice.gov.uk (External link)
For information on State Retirement Pensions, Pension Credit and Winter Fuel Payments, this site also contains other information for people aged 60 or over, or approaching retirement.
www.direct.gov.uk
This website contains a range of information on all aspects of public services such as Education, Health and Money Tax and Benefits. You can find information on The Pension Service, Attendance Allowance, Disability Living Allowance and Tax Credits to name but a few of the range of benefits detailed here.
www.entitledto.com (External link)
This website contains a calculator which you can use to give you an indication of whether you might qualify for Housing or Council Tax Benefit
www.citizensadvice.org.uk
For further advice on a range of issues including benefits, debt and legal issues