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How to claim Housing Benefit

If you are already receiving Housing Benefit and/or Council Tax Reduction and need to advise us of a change in your circumstances. To find out what types of change you need to tell about and to report… Content last updated: 18 February 2025

Discretionary Housing Payments (DHPs)

If you are struggling to meet your rent payments then you can apply for a Discretionary Housing Payment (DHP). We have a limited amount of money to make these payments. A DHP is usually awarded for a… Content last updated: 31 October 2019

Discretionary Housing Payments

Rates Relief for Empty Properties

Empty business properties are exempt from paying business rates for three months after the property becomes unoccupied. There are additional exemptions for certain types of property or for properties… Content last updated: 23 July 2024

Self Catering Properties

From 1 April 2023 in Wales, a self- catering property is classified as non-domestic and  liable for business rates, if the Valuation office Agency is satisfied that: it will be available for letting… Content last updated: 23 July 2024