Pendle Borough Council

A to Z of services

Council tax benefit - making a new claim: Outline

Woman making a call on a telephoneCouncil Tax Benefit

Council Tax Benefit is a benefit for people on a low income to help them pay Council Tax. If you are entitled to Council Tax Benefit, your Council Tax bill is reduced.

Housing Benefit

Housing Benefit is a benefit for people on a low income to help them pay their rent. You may be able to get Housing Benefit if you are on other benefits, work part-time or work full-time on a low income. You cannot get Housing Benefit to help with the costs of a mortgage or home loan.

Related service: Mortgage Assistance

Contact: Benefits (Pendle Borough Council)

Department: Treasury and Customer Services

Telephone: 01282 661800 or 661837

Fax: (01282) 878994

Visit: http://www.pendle.gov.uk/benefits
Number One, Market Street, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 7LJ

Contact: Burnley and Pendle Area Welfare Rights Team

Department: Lancashire County Council

Telephone: 0845 053 0013

Visit: http://www3.lancashire.gov.uk/corporate/atoz/a_to_z/service.asp?u_id=768&tab=1
19-21 Nelson, Carr Road, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 7JS

PID No: 63

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