Information, advice and support that the council provide on housing can be found on the Council website this includes

  • housing options
  • advice on looking for an affordable home
  • support if you are at risk of losing your home
  • homelessness
  • vulnerable adults service
  • improving energy efficiency

The Wakefield Housing Advice Team offer advice and advocacy on housing and housing related problems, including dealing with:

  • Tenancy problems
  • Disrepair
  • Harassment and unlawful eviction
  • Mortgage and rent arrears
  • Entitlement to benefits.

The Housing Advice Team can be contract on 01924 302085 or email housingadvice@wakefield.gov.uk

Information about Housing Benefit, who can claim and how it works can be found on the council website at Housing Benefit. If you would like to speak to someone regarding Housing Benefit contact the revenue and benefits service on 0345 8 504 504 or email benefitsservice@wakefield.gov.uk

Information about Council Tax, what and why you are charged and if you quality for a discount can be found on the council website at Council Tax. If you would like to speak to someone regarding Council Tax contact the revenue and benefits service on 0345 8 504 504 or email ctaxgeneral@wakefield.gov.uk

Advice and Information on housing and housing benefits can be found on the government website Gov.uk

Shelter gives practical housing advice and support online, in person and by phone. If you need advice contact Shelter on 0808 800 4444

Citizens Advice Bureau offer housing advice online. On this website you can find information about how to go about renting or buying a home or just finding somewhere to live. You can also find advice on handling problems with your landlord and help to avoid losing your home.

Last reviewed: 07/04/2015