All about rent and benefits - paying your rent

If you are on a low income, you may be entitled to Housing Benefit.

Use our online benefits calculator to see if you might be entitled to claim.

You should make a claim as soon as possible, as any delay may lose you benefit.

Complete and return the form with proof of your identity and all of your income recorded on the form.

Housing Benefit is usually awarded from the Monday after your claim is received.

If you are a new tenant, Housing Benefit will only be paid if you have actually moved in.

Continue to make payments whilst waiting for your claim to be processed. You can discuss the amount with your Rent and Income team.

Speak to a Housing Benefit Advice Officer who can tell you the approximate amount you need to pay.

If you lose your job, or are off sick, contact the Housing Benefits section and the Department for Work and Pensions immediately.

Many more people are entitled to benefits than actually receive them. Please make sure that you are not one of those to miss out.