Benefits and support

Information about how to make a housing benefit or council tax reduction appeal.

With the cost of living increasing, we understand that we may all need a little extra support with costs during this time. We've put together a list of financial support and discounts you may be eligible for.

The Discretionary Housing Payment (DHP) scheme helps people who may need further help with their housing costs.

Information and documents needed to claim benefits in Bridgend County Borough.

Find out how you can get help with employability, including free training, qualifications, supported job searches and CV development.

Read how to claim extended or backdated benefits.

The Landlord Portal allows access to information about a tenant’s benefit claim where payment is made direct to the landlord or agent.

Local Housing Allowance (LHA) is for private lettings tenants. While it helps with housing costs, it is calculated differently to the benefit known as housing benefit.

Find out how we recover benefit or support payments made in error, or how you can appeal against the decision that there was an overpayment.

Tell us as soon as possible about any changes in your circumstances. You should let us know what has changed and the date the change took place, giving as many details as possible.

A review of your Housing Benefit/Council Tax Reduction claim is required to ensure that the information we hold is accurate and up to date.

Bridgend County Borough are supporting Welsh Government in becoming a ‘super sponsor’ in the UK-wide ‘Homes for Ukraine’ scheme.

Universal Credit is a single payment for people looking for work, or on a low income.