Depending on where you live in Dorset, you can now do a number of things online from making a new benefit application to viewing your claim details online. You can also see if you may be entitled to benefits by using our benefits calculator.

You may be eligible for housing benefit and/or council tax benefit if you are on a low income. Check your eligibility and information about how to make a claim online.

You may be eligible for council tax benefit if you are on a low income. Check your eligibility and information about how to make a claim.

Benefit is for the needy not the greedy. The minority who claim benefits they are not entitled to are costing the country millions of pounds. It does not pay to commit fraud and the chances are that fraudsters will get caught out. The Fraud Act 1997 also gives councils the power to impose a fine or to administer cautions.

We aim to provide efficient benefit services helping residents to live in decent and appropriate housing. We ensure that people with disabilities have equal access to our service and that it reaches those whose first language may not be English

If you are over 60 years of age you may now be receiving pension credits which means you could also be entitled to help with your rent (including site fees for mobile homes) and your council tax bill.

There are two kinds of tax credit: Child Tax Credit and Working Tax Credit.