Report Benefit Fraud
For information about benefit fraud and to report suspected fraud see www.gov.uk/benefit-fraud or call the National Fraud Hotline on 0800 854 440.
Revenues & Benefits Telephone Opening Times
From Monday 2 December 2024, the telephone lines for the Council Tax, Benefits, and Business Rate section will be closed from 1pm. To speak to an officer, you will need to call between 8:30am to 1pm, Monday to Friday.
Outside of these hours, please refer to the website where you can access your account online, or email revenues@middevon.gov.uk or benefits@middevon.gov.uk with your enquiry.
Winter Fuel Payment
Check if you can claim Winter Fuel Payment here. The form to claim a Winter Fuel Payment for winter 2024 to 2025 will be available at a later date. You can claim for winter 2024 to 2025 from 16 September 2024.
Benefits
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Universal Credit
Find about Universal Credit and how it will replace existing benefits such as Housing Benefit and Council Tax Reduction
View and make changes to your Benefit claim online
Apply for, or view and make changes to your Housing Benefit/Council Tax Reduction using our online portal
Housing Benefit
You could get Housing Benefit to help you pay your rent if you're on a low income
Council Tax Reduction
Find out about reductions to Council Tax including exemptions and discounts
Change of circumstances
Let us know if circumstances have changed for you or anyone else living in your household or if you've moved home
Discretionary Housing Payments
We can only grant help to people who have special circumstances which make it difficult for them to pay their rent
Exceptional Hardship
You can make an application for exceptional hardship based on your financial circumstances
Residents' Financial Support
There are ways we can help and support you if you are in need.