Apply for Housing Benefit or a Council Tax reduction
Help with paying your rent
Most people in Sutton don’t need to apply for Housing Benefit, because they can get Universal Credit, which includes money for your rent.
To make sure you don’t miss out on Universal Credit, enter your postcode here, in the Citizens Advice checker, to find out if you can apply for it.
- if the checker says you are eligible for Universal Credit, apply through the government website.
- if the checker says you are not eligible for Universal Credit, then come back to this page to apply for Housing Benefit
Help with paying your Council Tax
If you need help paying your Council Tax, then apply for Council Tax Reduction. But some people with savings can’t get help – so don’t apply if you are working age and have savings of over £10,000, or if you are a pensioner with over £16,000. Full details can be found on our Council Tax Reduction Scheme page.