Frequently Asked Questions - People Aged 60 Or Over
Below are some of the most frequently asked questions regarding housing
and council tax benefit for older people. To find out more, just click on the question.
If you have any queries that are not answered on this page, please contact
us via our Contact Form or using the details at the bottom of the page.
How do
I claim Housing Benefit or Council Tax Benefit (or both) if I get a Pension Credit?
The Pension Service pays Pension Credits.
When you make a claim for a Pension Credit, if you do not already get
Housing or Council Tax Benefit you will be asked whether you want to make a claim.
When the Pension Service has assessed your entitlement to Pension Credits,
they will tell us about this. With this information we will assess any entitlement to Housing
and/or Council tax benefit.
How do I claim Housing Benefit or Council Tax Benefit
(or both) if I am not on Pension Credit?
You may not get Pension Credit if your income or savings are too high
You should claim Housing Benefit or Council Tax Benefit (or both) directly
from us by filling in a claim form. You can download a Benefit claim
form here. Once you have filled in the form, send it back to us as soon as possible.
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