Housing Benefit

Make a claim, check eligibility, proof we need, payments, overpayments and how to appeal.

How we work out your Housing Benefit

How much you'll get, number of bedrooms allowed, age 25 to 34 in self contained accommodation, non-dependant deductions and weekly deduction rates and income bands.

Housing Benefit payments

How and when payments are made, how to tell us if your payment details have changed and what to do if you're overdrawn or behind on your rent.