You can apply online for housing benefit through Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council. The main application page says to apply online and to read the form carefully before you start.
| What you need to do | Details | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Start your claim | Apply online for housing benefit | apply online |
| If you need backdating | Complete a backdating request form and show continuous “good cause” for the delay | download a backdating request form |
| If you can’t provide wage/benefit evidence | Download a certificate of benefits received or a certificate of earned income | certificate of benefits received / certificate of earned income |
| If you’re self-employed | Complete a self-employed earnings form | self-employed earnings form |
When you apply, Newcastle-under-Lyme says you must answer every question and provide all required evidence straight away where possible. Typical evidence includes ID for you and your partner, National Insurance numbers, income and capital evidence, bank statements for 3 months, tenancy papers, and recent wage slips or benefit letters. If anything is missing, you get one calendar month to send it in.