Blackpool Council - FAQs - Summary of FAQs

Summary for Housing and Council Tax Benefit Claims FAQs

Here are some frequently asked questions about our service. Just click on the question to see the answer.

FAQs

If I am housebound will someone be able to visit me in my home to help me with my Benefit claim?

What are the Local Housing Allowance rates and do they ever change?

How can I work out how much Benefit I will get?

What is Local Housing Allowance?

How can I claim Housing Benefit or Council Tax Benefit?

Do I need to fill in two forms to claim Housing Benefit and Council Tax Benefit?

How will my Benefit be paid?

What are Non-Dependant deductions?

When will my Benefit start?

How will my savings affect my claim for benefit?

Will I qualify for Benefit?

When should I claim Benefit?

Why do I have to prove the information on my Benefit claim form?

What happens if I am unable to receive direct payments?

Who is affected by LHA?

What documents do I need to provide with my benefit claim form?

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Blackpool Council
Customer First Centre
Municipal Building
Corporation Street
Blackpool
FY1 1NF

Tel: (01253) 477477

Customer First Centre
Monday to Friday 8am-5.30pm
Saturday 9am-2pm

Customer First Telephone Line
8am-6pm Monday to Friday
Saturday 9am-2pm

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Benefits Division
PO Box 50
Town Hall
Blackpool
Lancashire
FY1 1NF

Email: Click to email
Tel: 01253 478847
Fax: 01253 478900

Customer First Centre: Mon to Fri 8am -5.30pm Sat 9am-2pm Telephone Lines: Mon to Fri 8am-6pm Sat 9am-2pm