Benefits

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Universal Credit, Housing Benefit and Council Tax Reduction
You can claim Universal Credit or Housing Benefit if you have to pay rent to live in your home and/or Council Tax Reduction if you have to pay Council Tax
Discretionary Housing Payments
Discretionary Housing Payments (DHPs) provide additional help with your rent. Find out if you are eligible to apply
Backdating Benefit
Find out if you are able to make a backdated claim for Housing Benefit and/or Council Tax Reduction
Changes in your circumstances
If your situation changes after your benefit has been assessed then this may alter the amount of benefit you should be paid
Restrictions on rent
The amount of eligible rent included in your Housing Benefit or Universal Credit claim may be restricted depending on the size of the property and who lives in the property
Overpayments of Housing Benefit
An overpayment is where you have been paid more Housing Benefit than you are entitled to
Benefit fraud
If you know someone who may be claiming benefits fraudulently, please report it to us
Apply for free school meals for your child
If you live in Torfaen and are on a low income your child could be eligible for free school meals
Get help with school essentials
A grant is available to assist families on low incomes to buy school uniform, equipment, sports kit and kit for activities outside of school for your child