You can make a claim for Housing and/or Council tax benefit if you live in the Dudley borough and you or your partner:
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Are working or do not work
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Pay rent to Dudley Council or a private landlord
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Pay Council Tax to Dudley Council
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Are sick or disabled
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Have people living with you on a low income or unemployed (you may be able to claim Second Adult Rebate Council Tax Benefit only)
If you think you may be entitled to claim Housing and/or Council Tax benefit, you can check to see if you qualify by using our online benefits calculator
If you are then considering making a claim then this should be done as soon as possible. You will need to complete an Application form and send it back to us. If you delay sending us your form back, you may lose benefit.
Where to obtain an application form
For further information regarding help with Rent and Council Tax please see our leaflets