Housing Benefit

Change in circumstances

If you are a Tenant, you can use our online application form to tell us about a change in your circumstances. Please find below a list of changes you will need to report to us:

  • If you or your partner stop or start getting a benefit e.g. Income Support, Job Seekers Allowance or Employment Support Allowance, tax credits
  • 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 you have applied for or have been granted EU settled / pre settled status

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 21 days 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.

If you are a Landlord, you can use our online application form to tell us about a change in your circumstances.

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