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Download forms for landlords or third parties
If you don't want to complete a benefits form online, you can download and print a paper copy here
Forms for download
| Form name | Use this form |
|---|---|
| Third party appointee form (PDF 146KB) | to act on behalf of a claimant in their Housing Benefit or Council Tax Reduction claim |
| Tenant in arrears form ( PDF 37KB) | to give us proof if any of your tenants are in rent arrears |
| Local housing allowance direct payment form (PDF 139KB) | to ask us to pay a tenant's Housing Benefit straight to you |
| Direct Debit instruction form (PDF 128KB) | to let your bank or building society know that you'd like them to pay the Council by Direct Debit, if you have overpaid benefit |
| Egress Switch Secure Email user guide (PDF 101KB) | to find out how to create a Switch account and access encrypted emails we may send you |