Benefits

Do you need help paying your Council Tax or Rent?

If you are on a low income then you may be entitled to help with your Council Tax or rent. We also have a full online benefit calculator which will also enable you to make a claim electronically.

If you just want a rough idea of how much Housing Benefit (for Housing Association tenants) or Council Tax Benefit can be paid in a number of different circumstances, you can use the ready reckoners below:

Council Tax Benefit Ready Reckoner [Word 305KB]
Housing Benefit Ready Reckoner (for Housing Association tenants) [Word 301KB]

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Benefit advice

Below are some common questions relating to Council Tax Benefit (CTB), Housing Benefit (HB) and Local Housing Allowance ...
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Self service

Council Taxpayers, Business Ratepayers, Benefit Claimants and the Landlords of Benefit Claimants can now log onto our se...
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Benefits leaflet

Derbyshire Dales District Council has produced a series of leaflets providing advice and information on a range of issue...
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Benefit Calculator and Online Claim Form

The calculator and online claim form allows anyone to see how much Housing Benefit (including the new Local Housing Allo...

About housing benefit & council tax benefit

Do you need help paying your Council Tax or Rent? If you are on a low income then you may be entitled to help with your...

Read more: About housing benefit & council tax benefit

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Landlord information

As a landlord, you are an important stakeholder in the service that we provide.  We aim to work with you to ensure ...

Benefits

Town Hall, Bank Road
Matlock
Derbyshire
DE4 3NN
Tel: 01629 761 188
Fax: 01629 761 148

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