Housing Services in Bexley

Housing Benefit

Housing/Council Tax Benefit for Pensioners

Since December 2005 the Government has been encouraging pensioners to claim Housing and Council Tax Benefit by using a shortened application form. Claiming is easier than ever before.

The claim form is shorter and new rules mean that once you've successfully applied for council tax benefit you don't have to re-apply every year.

The simplified system means that Pension Credit customers will only have to provide their financial information once. They will be sent the pre-completed three-page council tax form by The Pension Service to check, sign and return to the council.

Customers may be entitled to a rebate on what they have already paid, as their claim can be backdated for up to 12 months.

If a pensioner also wants to apply for pension credit, they should call the Pension Service's credit application line on 0800 99 1234.

The Pension Service can send them a council tax benefit claim form.

If you have not already received a copy of the shortened claim form and you wish to claim Housing or Council Tax Benefit, please print the application form and return it to the Benefits Office.

Important note: If you download and print off a copy of the claim form from this website please remember to email benefits@bexley.gov.uk on the same day. This will ensure that your date of claim is recorded correctly. Please remember to include your name and address so that your email can be matched to the claim form when it is received.

Please note: you should only complete the new 3 page application form for Housing or Council Tax Benefit if you are receiving Pension Credit. If you are not receiving Pension Credit you should complete the Council's normal application form for benefits which can be found here.

All forms are PDFs - see our Help page for more information.

Housing Benefit and Council Tax Benefit Claim Form for Pensioners (23KB)
Notes for completing the Housing Benefit and Council Tax Benefit Form for Pensioners (14KB)