Housing benefits

General information

Housing benefit is paid by local councils to help pay your rent.

Download the leaflet: What are housing and council tax benefit? (37kb, PDF)

How much benefit you receive will depend on your circumstances and how much you have to pay.

• Who can claim ?
• How much will I get ?
• How do I claim ?
• Housing and council tax benefit application form (199kb, PDF)
• If you are on benefits you can register to check your benefit details online

Related links

• Frequently asked questions
• Council tax benefit
• Department for Work and Pensions - benefit information (external website)