Appeal a decision about your benefit claim
If we review your claim, we will let you know our decision in writing.
You can either
- accept the decision
- ask for a statement of reason to find out why we made the decision
- ask for a revision of the decision if you think it was based on the wrong facts
- appeal against the decision if you disagree with it but the facts are correct.
You need to download the correct form below and then contact us to ask us to review our decision about your claim for Housing Benefit.
Using a representative
You can ask for someone else to contact us about your claim on your behalf. This could be a family member, a friend or your landlord.
Download and complete our Third Party Authorisation Mandate below to let us know who you wish to represent you.
Download the form to ask for a statement of reasons for a Housing Benefit decision (PDF, 131KB)
Download the form to request a revision of a Housing Benefit decision (PDF, 131KB)
Download the form to appeal against a Housing Benefit decision (PDF, 131KB)