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Housing and Council Tax Benefit

This is money that Gateshead Council pay towards your rent and/or Council Tax. The benefit is based on laws and guidelines laid down by Central Government.

Who can apply?

Anyone aged 16 or over on a low income who pays rent and/or Council Tax including people who are:

  • working full or part-time or are self-employed;
  • unemployed;
  • retired.

If any of these apply and you want to make a claim |you should do this as soon as possible so that you do not lose any benefit.  We can only backdate your claim if there is a good reason why you did not claim at the right time.

Who should not apply?

If any of the following apply you will not get help towards your rent and/or Council Tax:

  • you have savings over £16,000 (unless you have Guarantee Pension Credit);
  • you are paying rent or board to a close relative who lives with you (in this case you may get help with Council Tax depending on your circumstances).

Note: The rules are different for students and people living in residential or nursing homes.

Other useful contacts

  • Pension Service Helpline - 0800 991 234
  • Age Concern - 0191 477 3559
  • Citizens Advice Bureau - 0191 477 1392
  • Tax Credits Helpline - 0845 300 3900
 

Civic Centre, Regent Street, Gateshead, Tyne & Wear, NE8 1HH
Tel: 0191 433 3000 | enquiries@gateshead.gov.uk
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