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Coronavirus – Understanding Universal Credit Arrangements
Please be advised that Citizens Advice national Help to Claim UC helpline remains available to advise, guide and support new claimants.
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West Lindsey District Council
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Marshall’s Yard
Gainsborough
DN21 2NA
United Kingdom
Cost of Living Support
These pages contain information and support regarding the current cost of living crisis.
Help to pay rent
Information and advice on benefits to help you to pay your rent.
Help to pay Council Tax
Council Tax Support is to help pay Council Tax. You do not have to be on another benefit to qualify for Council Tax Support, you can just be on a low income.
Apply for benefits
Apply for Housing Benefit and/or Council Tax Support
Benefit enquiries
Common enquiries in regard to both Housing Benefit and Council Tax Support.
Universal Credit claimants
Find out more information on Universal Credit; what it is and what it means for you.
How it is worked out
Housing Benefit and Council Tax Support are means tested financial assistance towards paying your rent and your Council Tax.
Benefit calculator
Online benefit calculator for instant online Housing Benefit and/or Council Tax Support estimate.
Benefits: Change in circumstances
It is the responsibility of the claimant to tell us of any change in circumstance that could effect their benefit.
Benefit fraud
Find out about fraud and how to report it.
Local Housing Allowance
Local Housing Allowance is the way we work out Housing Benefit for tenants who rent their homes from a private landlord.
Household Support Fund Grant
The UK government has awarded Lincolnshire £5.5m for the sixth round of the Household Support Fund, which covers the period from 1 October 2024 to 31 March 2025.
State Pension information
Information about State Pension calculations, Pension Credit, eligibility, and more.