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Housing benefit : Outline

• Key Information

  • Benefits
  • Housing Benefit and Council Tax Benefit

• Common Questions

  • What do I do if I need to speak to someone about my council tax or benefits?
  • What is housing benefit?
  • What is council tax benefit?
  • What is second adult rebate?
  • What do I do if I need to speak to someone about my council tax or benefits?
  • Will my child be entitled to free school meals, and if so, how do I claim?
  • Is there any additional assistance I can get for help with my rent or council tax?
  • What should I do if I suspect someone of committing fraud?
  • From October 2008 you will no longer be able to make a new claim for Incapacity Benefit, what does this mean?

• Further Information

  • Contacts and enquiries
  • About Housing Benefit and Council Tax Benefit
  • Second adult rebate
  • Interventions (claim review)
  • Discretionary housing payments
  • Calculate your Housing Benefit and Council Tax Benefit entitlement
  • Information for landlords
  • Changes to legislation
  • Advice leaflets
  • Financial advice
  • How to apply for Housing and Council Tax Benefit

• Contact: Revenues and Benefits team 

  Email: benefit.service@telford.gov.uk

  Telephone: 01952 383838

  Fax: 01952 383991

  Telford & Wrekin Council, Civic Offices, Coach Central, Telford, TF3 4HD