Housing Benefit
Housing Benefit can help you pay your rent if you're on a low income. You cannot claim if you own your own home or have a mortgage.
The following systems will be unavailable from 8.00am on Sunday 31 March until 7.30am on Tuesday 2 April: our online Council Tax, business rates and housing benefit services, and our welfare assistance form. You will still be able to make payment during this time. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
If you're of working age and think you may be eligible for help with your rent, you must apply for Universal Credit instead of Housing Benefit. Please note that the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is responsible for Universal Credit.
Housing Benefit can help you pay your rent if you're on a low income. You cannot claim if you own your own home or have a mortgage.