Benefits and grants

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Advice and information on benefits and grants managed by the council and central government.

Are you a landlord and has your tenant been impacted by the Covid 19 pandemic and struggled to pay their rent?

Find out if you are eligible for housing benefits, LHA and discretionary housing payments and how to claim.

Find out if you are eligible for a Council Tax reduction and how to apply.

Are you getting the benefits you are entitled to? Do you have debt problems and need some advice?

Information on how to apply for clothing grants, free school meals, EMA and more.

Information about the Welfare Reform changes.

Every resident who is 66 or over on the 1 December 2024 and lives within the West Dunbartonshire is eligible.

West Dunbartonshire Council aim to make sure that people entitled to benefit receive their true entitlement.

The aim is to assist home owners or private tenants to stay in their homes.

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