Services List Housing Benefit Find out about the support available. Guide to housing benefit Universal credit replaced housing benefit for most working age claimants Changes in circumstance Changes could affect your housing benefit or council tax benefit Manage your council tax account Manage your council tax and housing benefit Local housing allowance Private tenants may be able to claim and receive Local Housing Allowance. Universal Credit Government working age benefit Discretionary housing payment Extra payments if you need further financial assistance. Support with council tax A guide to getting support with your council tax payments Directive on electronic claiming Chief Executive Officer Jacqueline Laughton Contact this service Contact Benefits online Our phone number 0345 2000 104 Opening times Mon to Thu 8.30am - 5pm Fri 8.30am - 4.30pm