Child Benefit changes Nov 09
Housing & Council Tax Benefits:
Don't delay - apply today!
Parents who get child benefit could now get some extra help in
the shape of Housing and Council Tax Benefit.
Rules on claims for these benefits are being relaxed
from 2 November 2009, so that any child benefit is NOT
taken into account.
This will apply regardless of the number of children!
Housing and Council Tax benefit provides financial help
towards rent and council tax payments for residents on
a low income.
If you think you may be eligible - or even if you don't -
make an application. Even if you have never claimed
for
anything before, or been turned down in the past, do it
now. You have nothing to lose and in these financially
tough times, every little helps.
South Staffordshire Council can accept and assess claims right
now, before the new rules come in although benefits won't be paid
until November.
To find out if you could qualify:
- call the benefits unit on 01902 696668
- visit the Solutions Team at the Council Offices in
Codsall
- Visit the drop-in surgery at Wombourne Leisure Centre every
Thursday 10am - 12noon.
As from 2nd November it will be possible to use
our
on-line benefit calculator www.sstaffs.gov.uk/benefits
to see if you will qualify.
Contacts
| Benefit
Enquiries |
Revenues &
Benefits |
| Telephone: (01902) 696668 |
South Staffordshire Council |
| Fax: (01902) 696630 |
P.O. Box 1644 |
| Email: benefits@sstaffs.gov.uk |
Wolverhampton |
| |
WV8 1ZF |