Check your eligibility

Before you apply, make sure you've checked your eligibility.

Read our guidance on who can apply for a Council Tax reduction

Read our guidance on who can apply for Housing Benefit

 

Before you begin

Depending on the number of people in your household, this form could take 15 minutes or more to complete.

We'll ask you questions about yourself and anyone who lives with you.

The information we need includes:

  • National Insurance numbers and bank details
  • information about employment and earnings
  • benefits or allowances you receive
  • details of any savings you have, including pensions

If you rent your home from a housing association or private landlord, you'll also need to fill in a tenancy
details form
.

To find out how we'll handle your personal data, read our privacy notice.