Benefits
These pages provide information about Housing and Council Tax Benefit only. For information on all other benefits, please visit the website of the Department of Work and Pensions (See under Related External Links below. )
Housing and Council Tax Benefits are means tested national welfare benefits to help those on a low income pay their rent and Council Tax.
You can claim Housing Benefit if you pay rent to:
- the council
- a housing association or
- a private landlord.
You can claim Council Tax Benefit if you are the person who is liable to pay Council Tax.
The amount you would qualify for depends on
- your income (and that of your partner if you have one)
- your personal circumstances
- if any other adults (apart from partners) live with you
- and the amount of rent and Council Tax you pay.
Contact Us
Revenues and Benefits
Guildhall 2
Kingston upon Thames
KT1 1EU
Telephone: 020 8547 5198
E-mail: HsngBen@rbk.kingston.gov.uk
Please see the Benefit Contact Information page for information regarding visiting us in person and requesting Home Visits
Also see:
Related Documents:
Get help accessing files or request files in alternative formatsRelated External Links:
- Department of Work and Pensions - for information on all other benefits
- Tax Credits - find out if you are entitled to Tax Credits
- The Pension Service
- Citizens Advice Bureau
- Age Concern
- Kingston Racial Equality Control
- Shelter - an advisory service
- Kingston Churches Action on Homelessness
- Child Poverty Action Group
- The Appeals Service - a guide to appealing against a decision
- Data Protection Information
- Help the Aged - for advice and support
- Benefit Leaflets - the National Leaflet Project website