Housing and Council Tax Benefit administration is carried out by the Council on behalf of the Government and is a statutory service.
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- Housing benefit - backdating claims >
When you make a new claim for Housing Benefit we can normally only pay you from the Monday after we receive your completed claim form. However, in some cases we can pay benefit from an earlier date, this is called backdating. - Housing benefit - change of circumstance >
If your circumstances change you must contact us immediately as it can affect your benefit entitlement. - Housing Benefit appeals >
If you get a decision in writing from us about Housing Benefit and you think it is wrong, you can ask us for more information or to look at it again. - Housing Benefit information >
- Housing Benefit renewal >
You do not have to apply to have your Housing benefit renewed. This will be done automatically every year unless you contact us to tell us your circumstances have changed. - How hospital visits can affect your benefits >
If you or a member of your family goes into hospital your Housing Benefit and Council Tax Benefit may be affected.