How do I claim Housing and Council Tax Benefit?

The form you complete will depend on what other benefit you are also claiming.

If you are also making a new claim for:

Income Support, Job Seekers Allowance or Incapacity Benefit:

Your claim for Housing and Council Tax Benefit will be made at Job Centre Plus office when you make your claim for the other benefit. The Job Centre Plus will then send the form to the Council.

If you are already receiving one of these benefits and are now making a new claim for Housing or Council Tax Benefit you should complete the pdf icon Council's Application form (447 kb)

Pension Credit

Your claim for Housing and Council Tax Benefit will be made with the Pension Service as part of your claim for Pension Credit. The Pension Service will forward the form to the Council.

If you are already receiving Pension Credit and are now making a new claim for Housing or Council Tax Benefit you should complete the pdf icon Council's Application form (447 kb)

 

If you are not making a new claim for any of the above benefits you should make your claim directly with the Wandsworth Benefits Service using the  pdf icon Council's Application form (447 kb)

When you claim benefit you will be asked to provide the Council with information about yourself and your household.

  What information do I have to provide?

 

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