Housing benefit can help you pay your rent if you’re unemployed, on a low income or claiming other benefits.

It’s being replaced by Universal Credit so you can only make a new claim if either of the following apply:

  • you have reached state pension age
  • you’re in supported, sheltered or temporary housing

Register for an account or log in to apply.

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If you are currently living outside the borough, apply here.

For all other claimants see Housing costs and Universal Credit.

Contact the benefits team

Telephone: 01732 844522

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