Housing Benefit
Housing Benefit (or Local Housing Allowance as it’s sometimes called) is available for people on a low-income to help them pay for their housing costs. You may be able to get help with your rent If:
- you don’t live at home and
- you’re unemployed or on a low wage
How much you receive depends on your income and other factors – do not presume that the benefit will cover all of your rent. The Benefits Office at your local council can tell you if you qualify and how to make a claim. Contact:
Cannock Chase District Council
Phone 01543 462621
Email customerservices@cannockchasedc.gov.uk
East Staffordshire Borough Council
Phone 01283 508000
Email benefits@eaststaffsbc.gov.uk
Lichfield District Council
Phone 01543 308900
Email benefits@lichfielddc.gov.uk
Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council
Phone 01782 717717
Email contact@newcastle-staffs.gov.uk
South Staffordshire Council
Phone 01902 696668
Email benefits@sstaffs.gov.uk
Stafford Borough Council
Phone 01785 619478
Email benefits@staffordbc.gov.uk
Staffordshire Moorlands District Council
Phone 0845 605 3012
Email customer.services@staffsmoorlands.gov.uk
Stoke-on-Trent City Council
Phone 01782 232982
Email benefitservices@stoke.gov.uk
Tamworth Borough Council
Phone 01827 709540
Email benefits@tamworth.gov.uk
You can also speak confidentially to a Connexions Personal Adviser if you need advice or help completing a claim form.
For further information on Housing Benefit visit www.adviceguide.org.uk orthe Local Housing Allowance section of the DirectGov website.
