If your circumstances change after applying for Housing Benefit or Council Tax Reduction, you must inform Sandwell Council immediately. It's important to do this within one calendar month, as the timing can affect your benefits.
Here’s what you need to know about reporting changes:
| Change Type | Notification Timeline | Impact on Benefits |
|---|---|---|
| Change that increases benefits | Within one calendar month | Increased amount starts from the following Monday after notification. |
| Change that reduces benefits | Immediately | Amount reduces from the Monday after the change occurred; you will need to repay any excess benefits received. |
To report a change in circumstances, you can use the online change of circumstances form through your MySandwell account. For moving house, you can notify the council using one of the online change of address forms.
For more details, visit the Sandwell site: Change in circumstances.