Benefits on retirement

halfJockhalfScouse

I'm due to retire on full state pension and i have a small pension of £265 pm  will I be entitled to rent / council tax benefits ? 

Robin9

Are you single ? Already getting 25% Council Tax reduction ?

halfJockhalfScouse

I meant to add in March 2025 and state pension plus private pension of £265 pm. 

luvchocolate

Go onto your council's site and check on their calculator...I did this then applied and the amount was exactly the same 

Newcad

Try one of the online benefit calculators, as long as you put in your council area they can usually tell you.

Rubyroobs

Age Uk benefit calculator is easy to use and usually accurate.