Housing Benefit

If you are a low income household you may be able to claim Housing Benefit to help you pay your rent.

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What is Housing Benefit?

Find information on who can claim Housing Benefit.
How to apply for Housing Benefit

Information about how to apply for Housing Benefit.
Changes in your circumstances that could affect your benefits

You must tell us about any changes that could affect your Housing Benefit or Council Tax Support.
Discretionary Payments for rent

You could get a Discretionary Payment if your Housing Benefit or Universal Credit doesn’t cover the full rent you must pay.
Local Housing Allowance

Local Housing Allowance is the way we work out Housing Benefit for tenants renting from a private landlord.
View your benefits information

View information about your benefits.