Report a change that affects your benefits

If you are claiming Housing Benefit or Council Tax Reduction and have a change in your circumstances you must inform us.

When things change at home or at work you need to tell us. You also need to tell us when your income or savings change, and this includes changes in your income from other benefits. This applies to all members of your household. Please tell us even if you think that the change will not affect your benefit entitlement so that we can give you advice.

You must never rely on any other council service or other external organisations to report the changes for you and your household.

Report a change in circumstances

If you are in doubt about whether a change will affect your entitlement you should always contact us about this.