How Do I Apply For Housing Benefit?

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Broxbourne says you should apply for Housing Benefit through the Council if you’re in temporary accommodation or supported accommodation, if you’ve reached pensionable age, or if you’re already receiving Housing Benefit and have changed address within the borough.

What to do How
Apply for Housing Benefit and Council Tax support Use the Benefits Portal or the apply for housing benefits page
Request a paper application form Use the application form request page
Submit supporting evidence Use the online evidence form
Check if you’re likely to qualify Use the benefits calculator

You should apply as soon as possible, and if you have evidence to send in, Broxbourne says you can upload it online or take it to the council offices at Bishops' College, Churchgate, Cheshunt, EN8 9XQ.