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Benefits

In the Benefits section:

  • Appeals
    What to do if you think our decision is wrong.
  • Backdated Claims
    Find out whether you can get your benefit claim backdated.
  • Benefits Calculator
    Use our online calculator to check whether you qualify for Housing Benefit and Council Tax Benefit.
  • Changes in your Circumstances
    You must tell us straight away about any changes that could affect your benefit.
  • Discretionary Housing Payments
    If you do not get the full amount of Housing Benefit or Council Tax Benefit you may be able to claim a Discretionary Housing Payment.
  • Forms and Leaflets
    Access our online services or download useful forms and information leaflets.
  • Fraud Investigation
    What to do if you suspect someone is claiming benefit fraudulently.
  • Landlords Information
    Benefits information for registered social landlords and private landlords whose tenants do not receive local housing allowance.
  • LHA Rates
    Find out how Local Housing Allowance is worked out and the latest rates for north and south Trafford.
  • Local Housing Allowance for Landlords
    Advice for private landlords, whose tenants (are not exempt from LHA) and claimed benefit or changed address after 8 April 2008.
  • Local Housing Allowance for Tenants
    Advice for private tenants, who made their claim or changed address after 8 April 2008. This section does not apply if you rent your property from a Registered Social Landlord such as Trafford Housing Trust.
  • New Claims
    Information and advice about making a new claim for benefit.
  • Overpayments
    What to do if you have been overpaid benefit.
  • Welfare Rights Advice
    Find out how to get help and support from our Benefits Advice Team.

This page was last updated on 2 March 2009