Tell us your circumstances have changed

We need to know about any changes in your household that could affect your Housing Benefit payments as soon as the change happens.

This is so we can make sure you don't lose money you're entitled to or receive too much money which you'll have to pay back.

Examples of changes

You should tell us straight away if:

• you change address
• your tenancy changes
• you get a new landlord
• your rent goes up or down
• who we pay changes
• you change jobs
• you earn more or less money
• your savings change
• you get more or less of any other benefits
• your partner's income, benefits or savings change
• someone moves in
• someone moves out
• you stop or start paying for childcare
• the amount of childcare you pay changes
• you stop receiving child benefit

If you're not sure - tell us straight away.

How to tell us your circumstances have changed

Email us at localtaxation@rutland.gov.uk with the following information:

• what the change is
• what date the change takes effect from
• any supporting evidence for the change, for example, a letter confirming a change in rent

If you can't email us, you can write to us at:

Benefits, Rutland County Council, Catmose, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 6HP