An Online Benefits Calculator is available to provide an estimate as to whether you would be entitled to Housing and/or Council Tax Benefit, and the level of help you might receive.
Access the Benefits Calculator. (NB Calculator opens in a new window.)
This calculation is an estimate based on the information you supply and is only an indication of the amount of help you may be entitled to. If you would like to be considered for Housing / Council Tax Benefit you will need to complete an actual claim form and provide the relevant supporting documentation to the Council. Please note that usually your benefit will only start from the Monday after we receive your form, so if you think you may be entitled to help, do not delay in making a claim.
If you would like to find out what other benefits you may be entitled to in addition to Housing and Council Tax Benefit (such as Working Tax Credit or Child Tax Credit), please visit http://www.entitledto.com/ (Please note that this is an external website and as such the Local Authority cannot be held responsible for it's content or it's accuracy).