Benefits calculator

Benefits calculator

  • For residents living in many postcodes in Chesterfield, we won’t be able to accept new claims for Housing Benefit if you are of working age - you will have to claim Universal Credit instead

    You will still need to make a separate claim for Council Tax Support

    Find out more here

Our online benefit calculator allows you to get an instant estimate of how much help you could get towards your rent and Council Tax.

This calculation is only an estimate based on the information you supply.

For a full evaluation you should submit a benefit claim as soon as possible - if you qualify, your entitlement will usually only start from the Monday after the day we receive your application.

Try Our Benefit Calculator

Please note: our benefits calculator uses temporary cookies to keep track of your progress as you complete the form, but they will be deleted when you close your browser.


Last updated on 15 December 2021