Council Tax Benefit reduces the amount of Council Tax payable where the person liable for the Council Tax bill is on a low income. If a person who lives with you is on a low income please see the link regarding Second Adult Rebate.
Benefits Service Contact Details
New Claim - Print a Benefit Claim Form
Current Claims - Change in Circumstances and Other Information
Housing Benefit gives help towards housing costs for people on a low income, if they pay their rent to a Housing Association or Private Landlord.
Benefits Service Contact Details
New Claim - Print a Benefit Claim Form
Current Claims - Change in Circumstances and Other Information
If you require information on Benefit Fraud or if you think that someone is receiving benefit that they may not be entitled to please click here.
Stafford Borough Council does not deal directly with education benefits and support schemes, but we can assist you in this area by providing relevant web links and contact details to help you find out what you need to know. If you wish to find out more information about educational schemes, either visit the Education Benefits section of the County Council's website, or contact Staffordshire County Council using the details provided. For general enquiries:
Staffordshire County Council
Tel: 0300 111 8000
Email: education@staffordshire.gov.uk
Free School
Meals
Directgov
Tel: 0845 300 5090
Student Financial Support
Stafford Borough Council does not deal directly with any other benefits, for more information on other benefits please contact the Department of Work and Pensions or access the Directgov website.