To claim benefit in North Somerset you need to send us a
claim form.
Only one form is needed to claim for both housing and council tax
benefit.
To claim now print out our
benefit claim form (pdf, Apr 10,
2.5MB) using black ink writing clearly in capital
letters.
Please fill in all relevant parts of the form but if you
are unsure of anything look at our
benefit claim form notes (pdf, Apr 10,
249KB) for advice.
Alternatively, call us on 01934 888 144 for assistance
in completing the form.
Copies of the form - including large print, braille and translated
versions - are also available from our
housing and
council tax benefit customer services team.
Completed forms should be returned to the
Town
Hall in person or to the following address:
North Somerset Council
Benefit Office
PO BOX 83
Weston-super-Mare BS23 1UF
If you are housebound we can visit you within 10
working days to complete your form and check your
documentation.
To make an appointment contact our
housing and
council tax benefit customer services team.
Alternatively, if you are uncomfortable filling in
forms book an
appointment for us to do fill it in for you. Appointments
are available between the hours of 8.45 am and 5.00 pm (Monday to
Thursday) and 8.45 am and 4.30 pm (Friday). Coming soon
appointments will be available btween the hours of 8.00 am and 6.00
pm. Please refer to the website for updates.
In a bid to crackdown on benefit fraud we are part of a central
government initiative called the verification framework where we
process claims in person.
It means new benefit claims can now be conducted in person via
an appointment
at the Town
Hall.
At the appointment we ensure your application is complete and
verify the information and documents you have
provided.
