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Housing Benefit:  Discretionary Housing Benefit form

This form can be used to apply for Discretionary Housing Payment.

Housing Benefit:  Change of Circumstances Form

Use this form to notify the Housing Benefits Section of any change in your circumstances that may effect your Housing Benefit.

Housing Benefit:  Fraud Referral Form

If you suspect a Housing Benefit fraud is being committed please select Request Service and complete the form or telephone:  (Hotline) 0800 731 5783 (National Hotline 0800 328 6341).

Housing Benefit:  Self-employed Self Assessment Form

All self employed earners can claim Housing Benefit and Council Tax Benefit/Second Adult Rebate.  See also Housing Benefit:  Making a claim for further information.  To make an application please download this form and return to Housing Benefits, PO Box No 2, Municipal Building, Cleveland Street, Birkenhead, Wirral, Merseyside. CH41 6BU.

Housing Benefit:  Welfare Benefits Application Form

If you wish to claim Housing/Council Tax Benefit please download this application form.  (N.B. the benefit form is 36 pages)

Housing Benefit:  Backdate Form

If you wish to claim backdated Housing/Council Tax Benefit please download and complete this application form.

Housing Benefit: Pre Tenancy Determination Form (Find out what rent level will be used to calculate Housing Benefit)

If you are thinking of renting a property from a private landlord and would like to know what level of rent will be used to calculate your Housing Benefit claim then you can apply for a Pre-Tenancy Determination prior to taking up the tenancy.  The Rent Officer will determine the rent level to be used in the calculation of your claim and will notify the Council and you of the figure.  This could help to decide whether or not the property is suitable for you.

Housing Benefit:  Appeal Form

Use this form if you wish to make an appeal against a decision for your Housing Benefit or Council Tax Benefit.

Housing Benefit:  Change of Address Form

Use this form to notify Housing Benefits Section of any change of address.