View your benefit claim summary and next payment

You can view details of your Housing Benefit or Council Tax Support claims online including:

  • your claim type and its status. For example, whether you have an active Housing Benefit or Council Tax Support claim, or both
  • your weekly Council Tax Support and Housing Benefit awards
  • the amount of your next housing benefit payment, the date it is due and who its being paid to
  • people associated with your claim such as a partner
  • the income and capital used in your assessment
  • periods of entitlement including historic periods and how much you will get in future, if applicable
  • if you claim Universal Credit and have been awarded a Discretionary Housing Payment for help with your rent, you can view details of the award and payments

What you need

Make sure you have your:

  • claim reference number
  • National Insurance number
  • postcode as shown on your Council Tax bill or benefit award notice
  • Universal Credit Discretionary Housing Payment claim reference number, if applicable

If you need further help or support in accessing your claim summary online, contact us on 0121 464 7000.

View your benefit claim summary

Page last updated: 29 January 2024

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