Making a Benefit Claim
Universal Credit is operational in the Mendip District Council area and so there are only limited circumstances where a new claim for housing benefit will be applicable.
Support for housing costs for new claims is now generally provided by . Please complete our online benefits calculator, which will advise whether you should claim Housing Benefit or Universal Credit. It will also advise you whether you may be entitled to Council Tax support.
Council Tax Support Calculator
It will also advise you whether you may be entitled to Council Tax support.
- Please complete the online Housing Benefit and Council Tax Support Form
- Download a
Housing Benefit and Council Tax Support application form [5.97MB] - Have your claim assessed while you wait
Further information on the evidence you may be required to provide can be found in this document:
Standards of evidence for housing benefit and council tax reduction scheme claims [245.96KB]