ARE YOU LOSING OUT ON YOUR ENTITLEMENT?

If you are on a low income, you could be entitled to Housing Benefit or Council Tax Benefit (or both)

It costs nothing to complete a form - we provide a pre-paid envelope for its return.

To obtain a form or ask about possible entitlement contact:

Ilkeston Town Hall or Long Eaton Civic Centre or telephone: 0115 907 2244 or e-mail us at: benefits@erewash.gov.uk

Council Tax - Link to section

BENEFITS OVERVIEW

There are several benefits available to persons on low income and what you are entitled to depends on the type of accommodation you live in, the size of your family and the amount of money you have coming in each week.

If you own your own home, or are paying a mortgage to buy your own home, then the only benefit available to you is help to pay your Council Tax.

If you live in accommodation which is rented from a private landlord or housing association, then you would qualify for help with your rent and your Council Tax.

Benefits

This Section explains the benefits available to people who have a low income.

It covers subjects such as:

• Guide for Private Tenants
• Housing and Council Tax Benefits - Mission Statement
• Pre-tenancy determinations
• Entitlement prior to moving in
• Housing Benefit for Students
• Guide to Hospitalisation
• Guide to absence away from home (for any reason)

PAYMENTS

This section covers all payments which are made to the Borough Council for any services; and from the Borough Council to suppliers, members of the public, or voluntary organisations.

This includes:

• National Non-Domestic Rate (Business Rate)
• Sundry Debtor Accounts
• Application for contribution towards TV Licence (for persons unable to use public transport) (OAP's only)
• Sundry Creditors

You can use the online Web Benefits Calculator to give you an instant on-line Benefits estimate.

If you have any other questions which are not covered within these sections, please do not hesitate to contact us by:
email at: benefits@erewash.gov.uk and we will do our very best to assist.

Or if you need to speak personally to someone, telephone 0115 907 2244, our switchboard will transfer you to the most appropriate section to answer your questions.

Online Council Tax Payments

You can now pay your Council Tax online. Visit the Online Payments section for more details.

How to pay your Council Tax

Visit the How To Pay Your Counci Tax section for details.