This is a national welfare benefit to help people on low incomes who live in council owned property to pay their rent.

Amount of Benefit Payable

The amount of benefit you receive will depend on your personal circumstances, such as:

• Whether you share the liability with someone other than your partner
• The amount of your income and savings
• The amount that the government says you need to live on
• Whether you have any other adults living with you ( non-dependant)
• The amount of your Rent (where you are the person liable to pay)

Any Housing Benefit that is awarded will be paid direct to your housing account.

If you are on a low income and think you may be entitled to Housing Benefit, whether you are a private tenant or boarder, click here to use our Benefits Calculator.

If you would like to make a claim, please click here How can I make a claim?

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