Council Tax, rates and benefits systems changes
We've upgraded our Council Tax, business rates and Housing Benefits systems and added better and improved self-service features for all our customers.
Tell us if there is any change to the information we have used to decide your entitlement to Housing Benefit.
The law says you have to tell us if there is any change to the information we have used to decide your entitlement to Housing Benefits.
If any of your circumstances change, it may affect the amount of benefit you receive. There is the possibility that you may get too much and have to pay it back. You could even have your benefit stopped or possibly face criminal charges for fraud.
You have to tell us about any change straight away. You still need to let us know even if you have only just claimed, or you have already told another organisation like Jobcentre Plus, the Pension Service or your landlord.
You need to tell us about changes in your circumstances if:
If you are admitted to hospital for any period of time you must tell us as soon as possible. We need to know the date you are admitted and the date that you leave in order to calculate any changes to your benefits.
If you are not sure, it is always better to tell us.