Benefits
Apply for the Household Support Fund
Information about an application form for the 2023/24 Household Support Fund.
About Housing Benefit
A national welfare benefit paid by the council to help meet the cost of your rent.
Housing Benefit and Council Tax Reduction Claims
How to claim a reduction in rent and/or Council Tax.
Universal Credit
Eligibility criteria and applying for Universal Credit in West Berkshire.
Calculate Your Benefits
Use our on-line benefits calculator to estimate how much help you might receive.
Ask for Advice About Benefits
Help for new or existing benefit claims
Council Tax Reduction
Find out more about Council Tax Reduction and whether you may be eligible.
Benefit Fraud
Preventing fraud entering the benefit system.
Winter Fuel Payments
Help and support with heating your home during the cold weather.
Housing Benefit Overpayments
What happens if we've paid you too much Housing Benefit?
Housing Benefit Appeals
Appealing against a benefit award decision.