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Benefits and grants

Housing Benefit

Housing Benefit helps people on a low income pay their rent. Find out how to apply.

Council Tax Reduction

If you're on a low income, you may be entitled to some help towards paying your council tax.

Scottish Welfare Fund

The Scottish Welfare Fund provides two types of grant - crisis grants and community care grants. Find out how to apply.

Discretionary Housing Payments

If you are receiving Housing Benefit or Universal Credit but still having difficulty paying your rent you may be able to claim a Discretionary Housing Payment (DHP).

Free School Meals

A Free School Meal is a school lunch provided free of charge by Aberdeenshire Council to children from families on a low income.

School Clothing Grant

Clothing Grants are available for parents or carers on a lower income to help with the cost of buying a school uniform.

Welfare Reform

Find out about Universal Credit and other changes that have taken place here.

Contact Benefits team

Details on how to reach us via email, phone and post. Also find out where your nearest benefit office is.

Educational grants

Grants are available for people on a low income to help pay for their children to go on school trips, help pay for further education and can help sports clubs and facilities in the community.

Blue Badge scheme

Find out how to apply for and use a blue badge.