Assistance Paying your Rent


Housing Benefit

If you think you might be entitled to help with your rent and have not made a claim for Housing Benefit, you should do so immediately. This can be made to your Local Authority.

 

For Tenants in Bathgate:

If you receive Housing Benefit and your circumstances change you must  advise West Lothian Council  and contact your Housing Officer.

There is a Council Revenue Officer based in our office at 66 North Bridge Street, Bathgate to help you with benefit claims and appeals. This Officer can be contacted on 01506 639145.

 

For Tenants in Bo'ness:

 If you receive Housing Benefit and your circumstances change you must  advise Falkirk Council and contact your Housing Officer.

 

For Tenants in all other areas:

If you receive Housing Benefit and your circumstances change you must advise your Local Authority and contact your Housing Officer.