The Web Benefits Calculator - simply fill out this form for an instant on-line Benefits estimate 
 Remember this calculation is an estimate based on the information you supply. For a full evaluation you must make a formal claim. Please do not delay as benefit usually starts from the Monday after we receive your form.

Step 1 - RENT & LOCAL HOUSING ALLOWANCE

Go to Step 2 if you just want help with your Council Tax bill
To calculate your Local Housing Allowance entitlement you should follow the steps below:
  • Work out the bedroom allowance for your household by entering your household details in the LHA bedroom calculator
  • Work out your maximum weekly LHA figure by clicking on Local Housing Allowance Rates
  • Calculate benefit by entering your contractual rent and maximum weekly LHA figure below

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Step 2 - COUNCIL TAX

Go to Step 3 if you do not want help with your Council Tax bill

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Step 3 - GENERAL INFORMATION

 

Step 4 - DISABILITY / CARER DETAILS

Go to Step 5 if you (or your partner) are not disabled or a carer

  

Are you (the claimant), your partner, or both of you, being paid (or entitled to be paid) a Carer's Allowance for looking after someone ?

Step 5 - CHILDREN & YOUNG PERSONS

Step 6 - SINGLE LONE PARENTS

Step 7 - EARNINGS

Go to Step 12 if you are on Income Support, income based Jobseekers Allowance or Pension Guarantee Credit.

Give figures for the claimant (and partner). Include average earnings from employment and self employment.

Be sure to enter weekly figures in the Weekly column only and Monthly figures in the Monthly column only.

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Step 8 - UNEARNED WEEKLY INCOME

Your Child Benefit will be automatically calculated based on the number of children you have told us about.

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We do not count as income any War Pensions, charitable payments or payments made as a result of personal injury.

 

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Step 9 - SAVINGS & INVESTMENTS

You cannot qualify for any Housing Benefit or (most) Council Tax Benefit if you and any partner have £16,000 or more in savings and investments. The home you live in and personal possessions do not count.
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Step 10 - CHILDCARE & STUDENT EXPENSES

Eligible childcare fees (up to £175 per week for 1 child or £300 for more) can be deducted from the income of couples or lone parents in remunerative work (at least 16 hours per week) or on Statutory Sick, Maternity, Paternity or Adoption Pay or a similar benefit (up to 28 weeks). Couples still qualify if one works and the partner is incapacitated, in hospital or prison. Costs of childcare in the child's own home by a close relative are excluded.

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Step 11 - TAX & PENSION CREDITS

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If you do not have this information we can do an estimate for you if you complete the following information:

Step 12 - ADULTS WHO LIVE WITH YOU

This section relates to adults who live with you but pay no rent, for example grown-up children. They are assumed to be contributing to the household income so a deduction is made for each one. Partners, students and most people on Income Support do not count.

Skip this step if you (or your partner) are disabled due to blindness, receives the Disability Living Allowance care component or Attendance Allowance

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
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