Housing Benefit is available to people on a low income who are renting their homes to help them pay rent. You must have less than £16,000 in capital or savings to qualify for Housing Benefit.
How it can help
If you want to apply for housing benefit or council tax benefit please contact Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council.
Eligibility
You may qualify if you are:
- On Universal Credit, Income Support, Jobseeker's Allowance, Employment and Support Allowance
- On Pension Credit
- Working and on low pay (including people who are self employed)
- On a low income. For example, you might only get a retirement pension or getting social security benefits, like Personal Independence Payments
How to access
Telephone: 01642 7774774
Email: contactus@redcar-cleveland.gov.uk