Money, benefits and housing

Advice about money, benefits and housing options

Help with costs

Benefits

Includes information about welfare, pensions and child maintenance policy

Housing

Information on how to find somewhere to live and support that might be available

Help with costs

Includes how to claim extra money to help with costs if you are on a low income, are unemployed, a carer or have an illness or disability

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Benefits

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is responsible for welfare, pensions and child maintenance policy

Child Tax Credit (including Disability element)

Information about Child Tax Credit and where you can go to find out more

Universal Credit

Information about Universal Credit, a payment to help with your living costs

Disability Living Allowance, Attendance Allowance and Carers Allowance

Information and guidance about allowance payments you may be able to claim to help with your needs

Personal Independence Payments (PIP)

Personal Independence Payment (PIP) is a new benefit to help disabled people live full, active and independent lives

Employment Support Allowance

Universal Credit has replaced Income-based Employment Support Allowance (ESA) in Somerset, unless you are in receipt of Severe Disability Premium

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Homefinder Somerset

Homefinder Somerset is a choice-based lettings scheme for people to apply for social housing in Somerset.

Housing standards

The Private Sector Housing team is here to ensure that the residents of Somerset live in homes that are safe, healthy and appropriate for their needs.

Rent arrears

Take action to deal with rent arrears. You could be evicted if you don't

Council Tax discounts and exemptions

Find out if you could get a lower Council Tax bill

Disabled Facilities Grant – help for a child or young person

If you or someone living in your property is disabled, you may qualify for a disabled facilities grant towards the costs

Living more independently

Finding a place to live is important because it can give you the confidence to become more independent

Renting somewhere to live

Including renting from a council or housing association, a charity or voluntary organisation, a private landlord or someone you know, like a family member or friend

Somerset Independence Plus

Somerset Independence Plus is a Home Improvement Agency service provided by Somerset Council.

Owning your home

Including Inheriting or using a family property, Disabled Facilities Grants and Home Ownership for people with Long-term Disabilities (HOLD)