Benefits

In the East Durham area, housing and council tax benefits are administered by the District of Easington council’s housing and council tax benefit department, situated in seaside lane easington.

Housing and council tax benefit are means tested benefits, for example, they are dependent on the income and savings of the customer and are designed to assist those who have low incomes and require help in meeting their obligations to pay rent and council tax.

We will help those making a new claim for benefits by offering a home visit service to assist in completing an application for benefit. Please contact us if you would like help in completing your claim form.