Housing benefit
Housing benefit helps people on low incomes pay their rent.
Anyone who has to pay rent for his or her home can claim.
You will not be entitled to housing benefit if you live with a member of your family and pay rent to that person.
About housing benefit
Making a claim
Renting from a private landlord
- Renting from a private landlord (local housing allowance)
- Information for landlords
Useful documents
- Benefit claim form (PDF)
See also
- Benefits advice (appeals, backdated benefits)
- Tell us about a change in your circumstances
- Housing
