Benefits

Our main function is to administer applications for Housing Benefit, Council Tax Reduction and Discretionary Awards, including Crisis Resilience Fund applications.

Housing benefit

Find out more about benefits you may be able to apply for.

Notify

If your circumstances have changed, it's important to tell us as soon as possible.

Support

Help and support with benefits.

Universal Credit

More information about universal credit eligibility and how to apply.

Council Tax Reduction Scheme

Information about applying for Council Tax reductions.

Cost of Living

Additional advice and support can be found on our Cost of Living pages.

Additional information

Further general information on benefits and support.

Move to Universal Credit

Advice on the move to Universal Credit.

Move to Universal Credit

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Benefit services enquiry

Report benefit fraud

Dudley Council takes benefit fraud very seriously. Although the vast majority of people who claim benefits are honest, those who steal benefits are picking the pockets of law-abiding residents.

Submitting evidence

How to send in your documents or evidence to support a claim or application

Pension Credit: Are you missing out?

Pension Credit gives you extra money to help with your living costs if you’re over State Pension age and on a low income