Claiming Housing Benefit

You may be entitled to housing benefit if you or someone in your household is on a low income.

If you’re on a low income and need financial help to pay all or part of your rent, you may be able to get housing benefit. The amount of benefit you get will depend on your circumstances and how much rent you pay. Your local council manages housing benefit claims.

Find out more about Housing Benefit and how to apply:

• contact your local council
• get online or face-to-face advice from Citizens Advice Bureau
• use an online benefits calculator such as that on the Directgov website
• find out about a range of money, tax and benefits information from the Directgov website