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Your questions answered

Who can claim Housing and/or Council Tax Benefit?
- Can I claim Housing and/or Council Tax Benefit if I have savings?
- Can I claim Housing and/or Council Tax Benefit if I work or have another income?
- Can I claim Housing and/or Council Tax Benefit if I am self-employed?
Who cannot get Housing Benefit and Council Tax Benefit?
What does Housing Benefit help with?
What does Housing Benefit not help with?
How do I claim Housing and/or Council Tax Benefit?
What identification proof do I need to provide?
- What proof of rent do I need to provide?
- What proof of my income do you need to see?
- What proof do you need to see of my investments and savings?
Non-dependant deductions (adults over 18 years of age)
Do you ignore any of my earnings?
How much benefit will I get?
How much rent will I get?
What is Local Housing Allowance (LHA)?
- How is LHA calculated?
- Where are LHA rates published?
- What are the rates based on?
When can you pay my benefit from?
How do I get paid my benefit?
Who can ask for the payments to be made to the landlord?
Does it matter if I don’t have a bank account?
What happens if I don't pay my rent?
Can you tell me how much benefit I will get if I start work?
- Is there any extra financial help if I go back to work?
I work and have a child. Do you take account of the childcare costs I have to pay?
What should I do if anything changes while I’m getting Housing and/or Council Tax Benefit?
What should I do if I'm going to temporarily be away from home?
What can I do if I disagree with your decision about my claim for Housing and/or Council Tax Benefit?
What are Discretionary Housing Payments?

Sevenoaks District Council,
Council Offices,
Argyle Road,
Sevenoaks,
Kent
TN13 1HG

01732 227000