To work out your entitlement we need to know whether you are single or in a couple, how many children under 20 you have, how much your Council Tax bill is (after any disability reduction and/or single person discount), and your housing status. Please note that special rules apply if you are currently in hospital for treatment or live in a residential home.

Please note: the calculator's estimates are based on the information you supply to give you an idea of your potential entitlements. For organisations that can provide individual assistance see more advice.

This calculator is currently using benefit and tax credit rates for 2009/10. Benefit and tax credit rates changed on April 6th 2009.

Are you single or in a couple?	single  couple
How many children under 20 (that you receive Child Benefit for) do you have?	None  1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Council Tax bill (after any disability reduction and/or single person discount)	£  per   week 4 weeks  month year
What is your housing status?	tenant - social and voluntary  tenant - private sector not a tenant
Calculation Year:	2008/09 2009/10
I live in:	England Wales Scotland Northern Ireland
My Postcode is:	(optional)