Benefits
Council Tax Benefit and Housing Benefit are assessed by comparing your household and personal circumstances with your income. The benefit also takes into account any other adults in your property who are expected in some circumstances to contribute to these costs.
The rules surrounding benefits are quite complicated so it is always advisable to contact us if you are in doubt over any aspect of your application or the benefits service in general.
The Council's benefits office is committed to providing a quality service to its customers, both claimants and landlords.
To make general enquiries about Housing Benefit and Council Tax Benefit or to give us information relating to your account, please complete the online form see below.
A Benefits claim form can be downloaded from the related documents on the right hand side of this page.
The council does not deal with applications for Income Support or Job Seekers Allowance - these are dealt with by the Department of Works and Pensions (DWP) or your local Job Centre.
Somerset Support for Homeowners and Tenants
Help is available for the residents of Somerset who have been affected by this recession and at risk of losing their home. Whether you have been made redundant, have debts you are struggling to pay or are worried about how you are going to make your mortgage or rent payments, you can get help here. Even if you are not in arrears yet, but can foresee problems making payments in the future, get advice on your options now!
www.somersetsupport.co.uk
Have Your Say on the Housing Benefit service
We would like your feedback on the Housing Benefit service, your experience and your comments on the future service delivery. Please visit www.westsomersetsays.com
Further Information
If you have any questions regarding benefits please contact the Benefits Section.
Telephone: 01643 703704
Email: benefits@westsomerset.gov.uk