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==Procedure==
'''Apply In Person:'''
#To Apply for Housing Benefits, the applicant has to approach the Local Council [https://www.gov.uk/find-local-council link]
#:'''Note:''' The applicant has to enter their Postcode and click “Find” to check nearby offices.
#An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer
#The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
#Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
#The applicant has to attach the photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting.
#Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned officer.
#There is no fee for Housing Benefits.
#After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
#Then the application will be processed further. All the updates on the application status will be sent via SMS to the applicant’s mobile number.
#Once the process gets completed, the applicant gets a call from the office regarding the application.
#The applicant may be required to attend an appointment with the local council to discuss your application and provide further information.
#For further process, the applicant has to follow the instruction given by the officer.
#This entire process can be completed within 15 – 30 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.
 
 
==Required Documents==
*Application form
*Proof of saving
*Proof of rent
*Council tax bill
*ID proof (Birth Certificate, national Identity card, etc)
*Address proof – (Driving license, passbook, utility bill, etc)
*Any other documents (if required)
 
 
==Office Locations & Contacts==
'''UNITED KINGDOM REGISTER OFFICE ''' 
Westminster Register Office 
Westminster City Hall, 64 Victoria Street, 
London, SW1E 6QP 
For assistance 0300 123 1837 
Contact Details [https://www.gov.uk/contact link] 
Local Council Office [https://www.gov.uk/find-local-council link] - ('''Note:''' The applicant has to enter their Postcode to find nearby offices) 
 
:'''Note:''' If the applicant doesn’t know their postcode use the following link to find their postcode [https://www.royalmail.com/find-a-postcode link]
 
 
==Eligibility==
*Any person who has a low income is eligible to make this application.
 
 
==Fees==
*There is no fee for Housing Benefits.
 
 
==Validity==
Explain the time until which the certificate/document is valid.
e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever
 
 
==Documents to Use==
Please attach documents that can be used by people. e.g. links
 
 
==Sample Documents==
Please attach sample completed documents that would help other people.
 
 
==Processing Time==
*This entire process can be completed within 15 - 30 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.
 
 
==Related Videos==
Videos explaining the procedure or to fill the applications.
Attach videos using the following tag <&video type='website'>video ID|width|height<&/video&> from external websites.
Please remove the '&' inside the tags during implementation.
Website = allocine, blip, dailymotion, facebook, gametrailers, googlevideo, html5, metacafe, myspace, revver,
sevenload, viddler, vimeo, youku, youtube
width = 560, height = 340, Video ID = Can be obtained from the URL of webpage where the video is displayed.
e.g In the following url 'http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y0US7oR_t3M' Video ID is 'Y0US7oR_t3M'.
 
 
==Instructions==
*Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
*Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.
 
 
==Required Information==
*Name
*Address
*Contact details
*Age
*Gender
*Qualification details
*Fax
*Email
*Medical details
*Planning details
*Declaration
*Date
*Signature
 
 
==Need for the Document==
*Housing Benefit is a means-tested benefit designed to help people in Scotland who are on a low income to pay their rent. The benefit is intended to help people who are struggling to afford their housing costs and is paid directly to the person who is responsible for paying the rent.
 
 
==Information which might help==
*For more information [https://www.gov.uk/housing-benefit link]
 
 
==Other uses of the Document/Certificate==
Please explain what are other uses of obtaining this document/certificate.
e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.
 
 
==External Links==
[https://www.mygov.scot/claim-housing-benefit Link]
 
 
==Others==
*It's important to note that Housing Benefit is being replaced by Universal Credit in most areas of the UK, including Scotland.
*However, some individuals may still be able to claim Housing Benefit if they meet certain criteria. If you are unsure which benefit you may be eligible for, you can use the benefits calculator on the [mygov.scot Link] website to check.
 

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