Housing Benefit

Can I claim Housing Benefit?

Find out if you are entitled to claim Housing Benefit.

Apply online for Housing Benefit.

Find out how Housing Benefit is calculated.

If you have been overpaid Housing Benefit you will need to arrange repayment.

Housing Benefit information and advice to landlords

Please keep us up to date with any changes in your circumstances as they may affect your entitlement.

What to do if you disagree with a decision about Housing Benefit.

This is a limit on the total amount of benefits that working age people can receive.

This applies to council and housing association tenants with ‘spare’ bedrooms.

If you need extra help to cover your housing costs, you may be able to claim Discretionary Housing Payments.

Upload evidence to support your new claim, change in circumstances or your application for discretionary housing payments.

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