Claim Housing Benefit
If you’re on a low income you may be able to get help with your rent
Discretionary Housing Payments
Find out how to get extra help if there is a shortfall in your rent
Local Housing Allowance
How we work the amount of Housing Benefit we can pay to private tenants
Overpayments
What happens if you’ve been overpaid Housing Benefit, how you can pay this back and your appeal rights
Landlords
Advice for landlords who have tenants claiming Housing Benefit
Self-employed
How we assess your income if you’re self-employed
Non-dependants
People over the age of 18 living with you may affect your claim
Housing Benefit FAQs
Information on the changes to Housing Benefit and Council Tax Support from 1 April 2024