Council benefits help
Housing benefit can help you meet the cost of your rent. If you pay rent or council tax and you are on a low income you may be able to make a claim, even if you are employed, self employed, sick or disabled, a pensioner, and single or have children, out of work or looking for work.
Council tax benefit can help pay towards some or all of your council tax bill if you are on a low income, receive job seekers allowance or pension credit, even if you own your own home. The amount you get will depend on your individual circumstances.
Both benefits are assessed based on your income, savings, age, the amount of rent or council tax that you pay, the size and age of your family and the contribution made by any lodgers or other adults in your household.
If you are on a low income and pay rent and/or council tax you can make a claim, even if you are employed, self employed, sick or disabled, a pensioner, single or have children, out of work or looking for work. If you want to check to see if you may qualify try our benefits calculator.
For more information call the benefits team on 01256 810680 or email benefits@basingstoke.gov.uk or visit the council offices. An enquiry service is available to provide general information from 8.30am to 5pm Monday to Thursday and 8.30am to 4.30pm on Fridays.
Jobseekers allowance and tax credits
Job Centre Plus www.jobcentreplus.gov.uk offers advice on jobseekers allowance and other benefits - call 0800 055 6688
Tax credits information is available from Direct Gov
