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Housing benefit

I am now claiming jsa.Is council tax automatically paid or do i need to go to council?

Many thanks

Pete

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  • Dovah_diva
    Dovah_diva Posts: 539 Forumite
    You need to apply for council tax and housing benefit.
  • leedspete_2
    leedspete_2 Posts: 163 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    I have applied for council tax.How long does it take? Or do I need to go to council offices?
  • CKhalvashi
    CKhalvashi Posts: 12,134 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Photogenic Name Dropper
    You need to ask the council that, as it will vary (ours has just taken on extra staff, to cope with the workload)

    You can ask for payment on account whilst it's being decided.

    CK
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