Everything you need to know about claiming benefits and paying council tax and how to contact the council and other agencies for help and advice.

  • Housing and council tax benefit

    Housing and council tax benefit

    Use our benefit calculator, download a claim form or apply online, report benefit fraud and find out about Local Housing Allowance

  • Council tax

    Council tax

    Find out if you are liable for council tax, if you qualify for a discount or exemption and how to pay

  • Customer service centres

    Customer service centres

    Get access to more than 100 council and public services at six locations around the city

  • Welfare rights

    Welfare rights and money advice

    Independent information and advice on benefits and debt

Housing and council tax benefits provide financial help for people on a low income to pay rent and council tax.

Council tax is set by your council to help pay for local services, it applies to all domestic properties.

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