How will my benefit be paid?
You will be sent a benefit notification letter advising how we have calculated your benefit. You should check this notification carefully.
Council Tax Benefit
We will pay your Council Tax Benefit straight into your Council Tax account.
Housing Benefit
If you are a Council tenant we will pay your Housing Benefit straight into your Rent account.
If you pay rent to a Private Landlord or Housing Association your benefit will be paid via BACS or directly to your landlord.
If you owe more than 8 weeks rent we will normally pay your Housing Benefit straight to your landlord.
For more information, please see our pages on Local Housing Allowance.
When will Housing / Council Tax Benefit be paid from?
It is usually paid from the Monday after we receive your application form.
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Contact information
For further information about this page please contact:
Finance & Corporate Services, Benefits Team
Lime Tree House, Castle Street, Alloa, FK10 1EX
Tel: 01259 226239 / 450000
Email: benefits@clacks.gov.uk
Or use the on-line contact form
