Rossendale says you usually apply for Housing Benefit by using its evidence uploader and sending in the documents it needs to support your claim. If you’re not in one of the limited Housing Benefit groups, you’ll need to apply for Universal Credit instead.
| What Rossendale asks for | Details |
|---|---|
| How to send evidence | Use the council’s evidence uploader: Upload my evidence |
| Who can make a new Housing Benefit claim | You or your partner are state Pension Credit age, or you live in temporary or supported accommodation |
| If you don’t fit those groups | You must apply for Universal Credit |
| Other support | Universal Credit does not include Council Tax Support, which can still be claimed from Rossendale Borough Council |
Rossendale may ask for proof such as National Insurance details, ID, income, capital, and bank statements. The evidence uploader is the main way to send everything in, and it asks you to complete a few details first so your evidence can be matched to the right person.