Housing Benefit

1. Find out if you can claim and how much you might get

2. Make your claim

3. Submit your evidence

4. Tell us about any change in circumstance

5. Appeal our decision about your Housing Benefit claim

1. Find out if you can claim and how much you might get

Benefits calculator

You can apply for Housing Benefit to help you pay your rent if either you or your partner:

• are on a low income
• have savings of less than £16,000

You can look at GOV.UK for more information about who can claim Housing Benefit.

How much Housing Benefit you might get depends on:

• what your eligible rent is and if you have any spare rooms, if you rent from a housing association

• the Local Housing Allowance, if you rent from a private landlord

• where you live, when you moved in and the size of your property    

• your income and savings
• your partner's income and savings
• the other people who live with you

You can use our benefits calculator to find out if you can claim and how much Housing Benefit you could get.

You may also be able to claim Council Tax Reduction if you’re claiming Housing Benefit.