CRF Housing Payments can help with:
- a shortfall between your benefit entitlement and your rent
- rent deposits
- rent in advance
- other lump-sum housing-related costs, such as removal expenses
- certain moving costs when delays are outside your control
CRF Housing Payments cannot be used for:
- Council Tax
- furniture or household items
- water, sewerage, electricity or gas charges
- increases in rent caused by outstanding arrears
- costs arising from benefit sanctions, overpayments or suspensions
- rent if you do not receive Housing Benefit or the Universal Credit housing element