The Benefit service of Guildford Borough Council makes payments of Housing and Council Tax Benefit to assist those with a basic requirement of shelter, who do not have the means to pay for all of it themselves.  The aim is to get the right amount of benefit to the right person at the right time.

Popular links:

• Find out about claiming benefit, you can use our online calculator (this page opens in a new window) and online claim form.
• Find out about local housing allowance.
• Read the Council's policy on benefit fraud.
• Find out about pension credits.
• Find out about civil partnerships and benefits
• View information about council tax, including bands, rates, payment methods, exemptions and more.

More information can be viewed using the links on the right-hand side of this page.

If you have any queries about this part of the Council's website, its content or would like to see a particular improvement or new service, please contact:

Housing and Council Tax Benefits
Revenue and Payments Services
Guildford Borough Council
Millmead House
Millmead
Guildford
Surrey
GU2 4BB

Tel: 01483 444884
Fax: 01483 444866
Email: benefits@guildford.gov.uk