If you are of working age, you will need to apply for housing costs through Universal Credit.
Universal Credit can also help with living costs It is replacing the following benefits:
- Income Support
- Child Tax Credit
- Working Tax Credit
- Income related Employment and Support Allowance
- Income based Jobseekers Allowance
You can use the benefits calculators on GOV.UK to find out:
- what benefits you could get
- how to claim
- how your benefits will be affected if you start work
You can contact us if you need help with your Universal Credit claim.
You will still need to apply directly to us for Council Tax support.
Change of circumstances
If you are receiving a benefit but are not on Univeral Credit, you may need to make a claim for Universal Credit if your circumstances change.
You can contact our Benefits team to find out if you need to make a claim for Universal Credit.