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How is my benefit assessed?

The amount of benefit you will receive depends of four things:

  1. the amount of money coming into your household
  2. the amount of any savings you (and your partner) have
  3. your personal circumstances, eg your children living in your household, being disabled or anyone else who lives with you
  4. the amount of rent or Council Tax you are charged

    Benefit is assessed using rules agreed by Central Government. The benefit awarded to you is intended to help with the cost of your rent and Council Tax, not living costs such as food and heating. The maximum Housing Benefit that can be awarded is 100% of your eligible rent. This may be different from the rent you are being charged by your landlord.

    Benefit Calculator - Check your entitlement

    (Please note this is an estimate only)

    Contact Details
    East Dunbartonshire Council
    Benefits Team
    Revenue Services
    Tom Johnston House
    Civic Way
    Kirkintilloch
    G66 4TJ

    Opening times:
    Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 9am to 5pm
    Wednesday 10am to 4pm

Freephone: 0800 901057
Email: Benefits Team