Benefits | Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council

Housing Benefits

If you are on a low income you could get Housing Benefit.

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Council Tax Reduction

If you are on a low income you could get Council Tax Reduction.

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Housing Benefit and Council Tax Support

Find out if you are getting all the help you are entitled to.

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Universal Credit

View further details about the UK Governments introduction of Universal Credit.

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Housing Benefit/Council Tax Reduction Change of Circumstances

It is a criminal offence not to report a change in your circumstances.

Discretionary Housing payments

Find out if you're eligible for a top up benefit if you're struggling to pay your rent.

Housing Benefit Overpayments

View how the Council recover overpayments in relation to Housing Benefits.

What is the Local Housing Allowance

Local Housing Allowance (LHA) rates are used to calculate Housing Benefit for tenants renting from private landlords.

Fraud Investigation

The Council has a dedicated Corporate Fraud Team whose role it is to ensure financial probity and security as well as carrying out investigations for the prevention and detection of crime.