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Have your say on the future of local councils in Surrey

Take part in a landmark Government consultation on proposals to replace Surrey's current councils with up to three larger authorities. We support a three unitary approach - Find out more and read our consultation question guide.

Join us at an online or in-person event where you find out more about Local Government Organisation, ask questions and find out how to have your say. 

Planned maintenance to our phone payment system

We will not be able to take payments over the phone from 5.30pm on Tuesday 15 July to Wednesday 16 July. This is whilst we carry out some essential maintenance. We apologise for any inconvenience. 

 

Benefits and financial support

Apply for help with your rent

Find out about housing benefit and how to apply

Apply for help with your council tax

To claim council tax support, you must be entitled to a benefit, live at the property and pay council tax.

View your benefit account

With a MyGuildford account, you can access information about your housing benefit or council tax support account.

Tell us about a change to your circumstances

It may affect your housing benefit or council tax support. Tell us even if it's just about someone living in your home.

Apply for a Discretionary Housing Payment

If you get housing benefit and are struggling financially, you could get some additional help from us.

Report suspected benefit fraud

Information for people claiming benefit

  1. Appeal a benefit decision you have received
  2. Find out about Local Housing Allowance rates
  3. Claim benefit for rent on two properties when moving
  4. Will other adults living in my home affect my housing benefit?

Help with the cost of living

  1. Help with money
  2. Help with paying rent and council tax
  3. Help with food costs
  4. Help with health and wellbeing
  5. Help from The Hive Community Centre
  6. Help from the government

Apply to the Mayor of Guildford's Local Support Fund

Help is available for individuals and families in our borough who are experiencing financial difficulties.