Benefits and Council Tax

This information is taken from Brent Council Web site for ease of reference as I am receiving lot requests about Council Tax and Benefits.

Discretionary Housing Payment

If you need support to pay the shortfall between receipt of your Housing Benefit, or the Housing Cost element of Universal Credit, and your full rent charge:

• Apply for a Discretionary Housing Payment, or
• Call the Housing Benefits team, on 020 8937 1800

Overpayments

To discuss any housing benefit overpayments, due to your circumstances changing, call:

• The housing benefits overpayments team, on 020 8937 2589

Local Welfare Assistance

If you need support during a one-off emergency and are entitled to Housing Benefit or certain DWP benefits:

• Apply for Local Welfare Assistance

Council Tax support

If you are on a low income, or your circumstances have changed, and need help to pay your Council Tax:

• Apply for Council Tax Support, or
• Call the Council Tax team, on 020 8937 1790

There have been some other financial support measures announced, such as an additional payment of up to £150 for Working-Age Council Tax Support recipients. More information will be provided once confirmed.

courtesy of Brent council.