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Our online services for Council Tax, Benefits and Business Rates are currently unavailable due to the creation and production of the annual bills. We aim to have these available again from 10 March 2025.

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Apply for benefits

Benefits you can apply for in Dorset.

Benefit fraud

What to do if you suspect someone is falsely claiming benefits.

Benefits disputes and appeals

What to do if you disagree with a decision made about a benefit claim.

Overpayments

If we don't know about changes to your circumstances, we may pay you too much Housing Benefit or Council Tax Support

What benefits you can claim

Find out if you are claiming the benefits you are entitled to.