Housing Benefit and Local Council Tax Support

Find out if you can apply for Housing Benefit and get help towards paying your rent.

Information about Council Tax Support for working age people on a low income or receiving benefits.

Information about Council Tax Support for people of pension age who need help paying their Council Tax.

Find out how Universal Credit affects Housing Benefit and other support.

Tell us about a change that may affect your Housing Benefit or Council Tax Support.

Find out why overpayments happen, how to repay them and what to do if you disagree.

Find support to help you move towards work, training or volunteering.

Get free, impartial money and pensions guidance from MoneyHelper.

Find out how decisions are made and what to do if you disagree.

Information for landlords about Housing Benefit, tenants and payments.

Apply for extra help with housing costs if you are struggling to pay your rent.