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Benefits

We are here to provide a quality service to our customers, both claimants and landlords.

We are responsible for dealing with two types of benefit:

  • Housing Benefit
  • Council Tax Benefit (including Second Adult Rebate)

We do not deal with applications for Income Support or Jobseeker's Allowance - these are dealt with by the Department of Work and Pensions or your local Jobcentre.

The rules for benefits are quite complicated so it is always good to contact us if you are in doubt over any part of your claim or our benefits services.

In this section...

  • Housing Benefits Rooms Calculator

  • Download our Discretionary Housing Payments Form

  • What is an "Ineligible Service"?

  • How to report a fraud

You are at: www.eastbourne.gov.uk/benefits

Application for Backdating of Housing/Council Tax Benefit
Application for Backdating of Housing/Council Tax Benefit - [9 KB] Application form for claiming backdated benefits
Benefits Claim Form
Benefits Claim Form - [683 KB] Use this form to apply for Housing and Council Tax benefits.
DHP Form
DHP Form - [80 KB] Use this form to apply for Discretionary Housing Payments (DHP)

Contact Details

  • Tel 01323 415807