You can apply for Housing Benefit online through Welwyn Hatfield’s benefits service. You should also upload evidence to support your claim, and you can contact the benefits team if you need help.
| What you need to do | Details | Link / contact |
|---|---|---|
| Start or continue a Housing Benefit claim | Apply online for Housing Benefit and Council Tax Reduction/Support | Make a new benefit claim or continue with a claim you have started |
| Upload supporting evidence | Submit proof such as identity, savings, income, rent, dependants, and student status | Upload evidence to support a benefits claim |
| Get help with the form | Email the benefits team or call them | Welhat.Benefits@liberata.com or 0333 034 3014 |
| Check whether you may qualify | Use the benefit calculator | Benefit calculator |
Welwyn Hatfield says it’s best to make your claim as soon as you can, even if you don’t have everything yet. They’ll usually pay benefit from the Monday after they receive your claim form, and backdating may be possible in exceptional circumstances.