Advice, benefits and emergencies

Applying for benefit

Benefit forms

You will need to fill in a form to apply for benefit.

You can download and print off a form from the Benefit Forms page, call us on 0345 302 2313 or email: sodc.benefits@secure.capita.co.uk

Alternatively, write to us at:

Benefit Services
South Oxfordshire District Council
PO Box 870
Erith
DA8 1UN

All applications for housing and council tax benefit must be in writing. Please ensure when you send in your application you supply all of the requested information and evidence required to assess your claim.

We can only normally award benefit from the Monday after your claim has been received so don't delay - send off your application today! In some cases benefit may be backdated. You can find out about backdating benefit from our website.

If you are thinking of renting from a private landlord you can obtain a Pre-Tenancy Determination (PTD) form from us at the above address.

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