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Housing Benefit
Support and advice on how to apply for Housing Benefit.
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What is Housing Benefit
Understand what Housing Benefit is
Who is eligible for Housing Benefit
Find out if you’re eligible for Housing Benefit
Apply for Housing Benefit
Find out how to apply for Housing Benefit
How Housing Benefit is calculated
Understand how we calculate what your Housing Benefit payment will be
Housing Benefit payments
Find out when we’ll start making Housing Benefit payments
Reporting a change in circumstances
Tell us immediately if circumstances change that might affect your Housing Benefit
Discretionary Housing Payment
Find out about how to apply for an additional housing award
Local Housing Allowance
Apply for extra help with your rent if you’re claiming Housing Benefit
Claiming Housing Benefit if you’re a student
Find out if you’re eligible for Housing Benefit as a student
Claiming Housing Benefit if you’re from abroad
How to claim Housing Benefit if you’ve been living abroad
Disputes and appeals about Housing Benefit
Find out how to appeal our decision on your Housing Benefit claim
Housing Benefit overpayments
How to repay overpayments you’ve received on your Housing Benefit
Housing Benefit information for landlords
Information for landlords about how we pay them Housing Benefit on behalf of their tenants, and what their duties are
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