If you come to the United Kingdom you may be eligible for help with your rent and council tax.
How do I apply?
The benefit rules for people who have recently come to the United Kingdom are complex. To find out if you may be eligible for housing benefit or council tax support, ring our benefits advice line on 0300 1234 121.
Once you have checked if you are able to make a claim you can apply using the online form in the link below.
What proof of nationality is needed?
We’ll need to see documents such as:
- your passport
- national identity card
- residence permit
- worker's registration card
- registration certificate
- accession work card
Do I need a national insurance number?
Both you and your partner need to have a national insurance number to claim benefit. If you or your partner do not have one, we can apply for one for you.
Need help?
Most issues can be resolved online, it's the quickest and most convenient way to get help.
Use our contact us form- Benefits
- The most frequently asked information and the solutions can be found using the blue button to the left and if none of the options on that page apply use the 'Request help with something not listed' option to contact us.
- 0300 1234 121
