Housing Benefit

Housing Benefit is money to help cover your rent if you're on a low income or of state pension age.

A guide to how we work out your Housing Benefit.

Overview of the proof you need when you make a Housing Benefit claim.

Find out how overpayments can happen.

Information on your Housing Benefit payment depending on your tenancy type.

You can appeal if you're not happy with the decision made from your Housing Benefit claim.

Since 2020, we have been required by the Department for Work and Pensions to review Housing Benefit claims.