Advice and benefits

Several changes have been announced which will effect the eligible rent levels for Housing Benefit.

• Local Housing Allowance rates from April 2011

General information on housing and council tax benefits and local housing allowance.

• Information on benefits

The Benefits Unit operates an appointment system to work out if you are eligible for benefits, particularly if you are sick, have a low income or children.

• How to claim benefits

Any changes in circumstances must be reported to the Benefits Unit to ensure your records and benefits payments are correct.

• Report a change in circumstance

Check the balance on your account online and see further details on how your benefit entitlement has been calculated.

• Revenues On-Line Information

Do you have information about benefit fraud? You can report online or call the Investigations Team on (01788) 533460. Your call will be treated in confidence and you do not have to give your name.

• More information on reporting benefit fraud.
  

If you have any questions or queries regarding Housing Benefit or Council Tax Benefit that have not been solved.

• Telephone: 01788 533433
• Email: benefits.unit@rugby.gov.uk