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Have your say on the future of local councils in Surrey

Take part in a landmark Government consultation on proposals to replace Surrey's current councils with up to three larger authorities. We support a three unitary approach - Find out more and read our consultation question guide.

Join us for a special online engagement session hosted by the Leaders of Guildford and Waverley Borough Councils on Thursday 3 July from 7pm to 8pm via Microsoft Teams. We'll explain what Local Government Reorganisation is, outline the different options being considered, and show you how to get involved. Sign up for the session (opens new window).

Apply for help with your rent

What happens next?

We will check your claim and let you know how much benefit you will get. Council tenants get a rent rebate. The benefit is paid into your rent account.

We process benefit claims within 10 working days from all necessary information being sent to us. 

If your benefit changes, the amount of rent you pay changes as well. Private tenants and housing association tenants get a rent allowance. We may pay this direct to you or send payment to your landlord every four weeks, via bank transfer. 

We take steps, where necessary, to minimise overpayments of benefits. When this does happen, we seek to recover the money. We take into account individual circumstances.