How Do I Apply For Housing Benefit?

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You can apply for Housing Benefit online through High Peak Borough Council. If you already have a benefits account, log in and submit the Housing Benefit form there; if not, you can use the online application and will need an email address, plus your personal and income details.

What you need Details
How to apply Apply for housing benefit and / or council tax reduction
Time to complete 15 to 20 minutes
Information to have ready Personal and income details
Useful extra step Upload evidence when you submit the form to help speed up your claim
Account needed An email address is needed to complete the form

If you don’t have an email address, or you need help filling it in, High Peak says you can contact the benefits team. You can also get help from High Peak Citizens Advice in Buxton, Glossop or New Mills.