Housing benefit, Universal Credit and council tax support
Our dedicated team will award council tax support to help with your council tax and/or housing benefit (only if you fit the criteria detailed on our housing benefit page) to help with your rent.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Here are the answers to some our most frequently asked questions
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Cost of living support
Help if you're struggling with the cost of living.
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Benefit calculators
Use a benefits calculator to check entitlement to housing benefit (only if you fit the criteria) or council tax support.
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Housing benefit
Housing benefit helps people on low incomes who are pensioners (both members of a couple must be pensioners) or live in supported (specified) accommodation pay their rent. It is not available for mortgage repayments.
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Council tax support
Council tax support is financial assistance available to low income households to help you pay your council tax.
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Change of circumstances - benefits
Use our online form to notify us of a change in circumstances.
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Universal Credit
Universal Credit (UC) is one benefit designed to replace 6 benefits with a single monthly payment if you're out of work or on a low income or need to claim help with your rent.
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DWP benefit cap
The benefit cap forms part of the Government's welfare reforms. It means that the total amount of benefit that a person of working age (18 to 66) receives can be restricted. Those affected by the cap will be directly notified by the Department for Work and Pensions.
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Where to go for advice about debt
You can get free, confidential and independent advice on dealing with debt problems in the UK by using our links.
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How to report fraud
Please visit the page to find out how and where to report fraud relating to services the Council offers.
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My SDC account
A quick and easy way to access council services at any time. Includes housing benefit, council tax support, council tax and business rates.