Housing benefit - change of circumstances

You must tell us straight away about any changes in circumstances relating to you, your partner, dependant children or any non-dependant's that live with you.

Changes you must tell us about:

  • If you or your partner stop or start getting Income Support / Job Seekers Allowance
  • If you or your partner's state benefits or any other income increase or decrease
  • If your or your partner's wages increase or decrease
  • If your or your partner's savings or investments increase or decrease
  • If the number of people living with you alters
  • If any of your children leave school
  • If you move 
  • If you have a child
  • If your rent changes

This is not a full list and you should tell us about any other changes that you think may affect your entitlement. If in doubt - let us know.

You must notify us within one calendar month of a change of circumstances, even if you have already told staff working in other offices such as the Department for Work and Pensions or the Job Centre.

Remember, even if you are on a low income, you will have to pay back any money incorrectly paid.

You can use the contact details on this page to notify us of your change of circumstances.

For more information

revenuesandbenefits@watford.gov.uk

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