Apply for it

You can apply for various different services online.

If what you want to do involves filling out a form you are likely to be asked to do one of the following:

• Fill out a form on this website and submit it securely to us electronically;
• Download a Word file to complete and return to us by email;
• Download a PDF file to print, complete and return to us by post.

Start your application

Choose the service you wish to apply for from the list below:

• Allotments
  Register your interest in an allotment in Ipswich;
• Benefits
  Find out what you are entitled to, and apply for, council tax and/or housing benefits;
• Benefits home visit service
  If you find it difficult to get out because of mobility problems or other reasons, you can request a home visit to help with applying for benefits;
• Bulky refuse collection service
  Arrange collection of large or bulky items;
• Clinical waste collection service
  Arrange safe collection and disposal of hazardous items;
• Commercial waste collection quote
  Request a quote from Wastesaver, the council's commercial waste, recycling and cleansing service;
• Commercial waste sacks and stickers order
  Order commercial waste refuse sacks/stickers from Wastesaver, the council's commercial waste, recycling and cleansing service;
• Council housing
  Apply for a council house, ask to move or exchange, or end your tenancy;
• Council tax discounts and exemptions
  Find out whether your property is exempt or whether you qualify for a discount;
• HEARS alarm or leaflet request form
  Apply for a HEARS alarm or request a leaflet;
  
• Housing Benefit claim form
  Let us know if you would like us to send you a Housing Benefit claim form;
• Jobs
  Find out about any current vacancies and download details of how to apply;
• Second Brown Bin
  Ipswich residents can order a second brown bin to help recycle more garden waste.