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Why has my housing and council tax benefit entitlement changed?

Your circumstances may have changed e.g. savings, income, rent, someone moving in or out of your household, or someone in your household having a significant birthday – 10, 16, 18, 25, 60, 65 or 80 years.
Your entitlement to other benefits administered by Job Centre Plus or the Pension Service may have changed or been cancelled by The Department of Work and Pensions. This means that you may need to complete a new application form.
You may have been overpaid housing benefit or council tax benefit and your entitlement may have been reduced to recover the outstanding amount.

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    This page will provide details of the recent legislation changes to housing and council tax benefit.

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  • Help and Advice with Housing and Council Tax benefit

    Contact details for organisations giving help and advice on a range of benefits, including our helpline service for our residents offering advice on all types of benefits, not just those administered by us.

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    This page deals with what information is required in order to assess a claim for housing and council tax benefit.

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    This page gives advice for Landlords and Agents with tenants who are claiming Housing Benefit. It also provides a leaflet to be downloaded with additional information.

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  • Housing benefit - changes in circumstances

    This page provides information about the importance of notifying the council regarding changes in their circumstances.

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