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Benefits
Lewes District Council
4 Fisher Street
Lewes
East Sussex
BN7 2DQ
Tel: 01273 471600
benefit@lewes.gov.uk
Minicom 01273 484488
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Council Tax Benefit
Council Tax Benefit helps people on low income pay their Council Tax. Find out if you may be entitled to receive financial support and how to apply if you quality.
You can claim Council Tax Benefit if you are working but your earnings are low or if you are receiving state benefits. If you are self-employed and your income is low, you can still make a claim.
You cannot claim if you have capital of more than £16,000.
Council Tax Benefit is a means tested benefit – your income is measured against your needs and the Council Tax you have to pay. If you are entitled to Council Tax Benefit, it will be credited directly to your Council Tax account so that the amount you have to pay is reduced.
Benefit Calculator
As every case is slightly different, we suggest you use the ‘Benefits Adviser’ calculator to find out if you are entitled.
Please have this information to hand:
- The annual Council Tax for your property
- All the income coming into your household
- All the capital of you and your partner
- For Second Adult Rebate you need only provide the income of the second adult
Making a claim
If you think you might be entitled to Housing or Council Tax Benefit, then you can make a claim by completing this form. Download it, print it out, complete it and return it along with the evidence to us:
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Council Tax Benefit & Housing Benefit Claim Form (0.39mb)
Returning the form
| Post Lewes District Council PO Box 128 Lewes East Sussex BN7 2DQ |
Email Return a signed form by e-mail benefit@lewes.gov.uk |
Offices
You can visit any of the locations below and collect a claim form or leave a completed form and have your documents verified. If you want to speak to somebody for specific advice then you will need to visit the Lewes office.
| Lewes District Council 4 Fisher Street Lewes BN7 2DQ Mon-Thu 9am – 4:45pm Fri 9am – 4:15pm |
Lewes District Council Fort Road Newhaven BN9 9QF Mon-Thu 9am – 4:45pm Fri 9am – 4:15pm |
| Tourist Information Office 37 Church Street Seaford East Sussex BN25 1HG Mon 10am -12pm and 2pm – 4pm Tues, Wed and Fri 10am – 12pm |
Peacehaven Town Council Meridian Centre Peacehaven East Sussex BN10 8NF Mon-Fri 10am – 3pm |
Telephone Enquiries
Our staff will be happy to answer your questions and send you a claim form.
- Call 01273 471600
- Monday to Thursday: 8.30am - 4.45pm
- Fridays: 8.30am to 4.15pm
