If you’ve recently moved, St Helens says you should tell them about your change of address as soon as possible so you don’t risk losing benefit. You’ll need to use the change of address form and provide proof of your new rent.
| What to do | Details |
|---|---|
| Report the address change | Use the housing and council tax reduction change of address form |
| Do it quickly | Notify the council as soon as possible, or you may lose benefit |
| If you can’t do it straight away | Ring the council and explain why; they can treat that call as the date notified if you submit the form within one calendar month |
| What else to provide | Proof of your new rent |
| If it’s only a temporary move by a housing association | Complete a new application form as soon as possible |
If your move affects Council Tax Reduction as well, St Helens says changes that affect your entitlement must be reported within 21 days.