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The Government provides support for people on low incomes to help them pay their rent and Council Tax. To claim Housing Benefit and Council Tax Benefit you will need to fill in a Benefit application form and provide evidence to support your claim. How To Find Out How Much Housing Benefit and Council Tax Benefit You Could Be Entitled ToTo find out how much Housing Benefit and Council Tax Benefit you may be entitled to, please visit our Benefit Calculator. Where to find more information about Housing Benefit and Council Tax BenefitIf you would like more information about issues relating to Housing Benefit and Council Tax Benefit, please visit The National Benefit Leaflet website (www.benefit-leaflets.org), where the following leaflets are available: Help with rent and Council Tax for pensioners This website also produces the above leaflets in the following languages:
Alternatively, you can contact us in the following ways: By Telephone Benefit Helpline number: 0345 302 2316 Please note that local call rates should apply to this number, although calls from mobiles may be charged at a higher rate. By Fax Fax number: 01793 464344 Write to Us Write to us at the following address: The Benefits Service Visit our Offices at Swindon Direct Mondays and Fridays are the busiest days to visit the Benefits Service here. So, why not come in to see us on a Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday to reduce your waiting time. If you want to discuss your claim, please don't forget you must book an appointment! Making an Appointment If you wish to visit us and discuss your claim in person, please make an appointment by calling us on: 0345 302 2316. Home VisitsWe also offer a Home Visit service for people who:
To arrange an appointment for a Home Visiting Officer, please call us on: 0345 302 2316. How To Make a Complaint, Compliment or Comment About the Benefits ServiceFor further information about making a complaint or giving other comments, please see Customer Complaints, Compliments and Comments. |