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Already getting benefits

If you are already receiving Housing and/or Council Tax Benefit.

  • Discretionary Housing Payments
    If you are getting Housing Benefit and/or Council Tax Benefit and are still finding it difficult to pay your rent and/or Council Tax, you may be able to get extra help towards your housing costs in the form of a Discretionary Housing Payment.
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  • I disagree with my award
    A person affected by a relevant decision regarding their Housing and/or Council Tax can request the local authority to revise its decision.
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  • My circumstances have changed
    If you are receiving Housing/Council Tax Benefit it is your responsibility for informing the local authority of any changes in your financial circumstances.
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  • Welfare Reform
    The Welfare Reform Act represents the biggest change to the welfare benefits system for the past 60 years.
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Related Information

Contact Dumfries and Galloway Council T: 030 33 33 3000

Council Offices
English Street
Dumfries
DG1 2DD

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