Housing benefit

If you are on a low income you may get help towards your rent. You can apply if you are working, or unemployed.

You must:

• Rent your home
• Live in the home you're claiming benefit for
• Be on a low income
• Have savings of less than £16,000

If you have a partner we will include their income and savings when we work out any benefit.

You usually can't get housing benefit if you're a full-time student, unless you're disabled or have dependant children.

If you have postcode that starts M46 9, WN1 2, WN2 1, WN2 4 you won’t be able to get housing benefit. You’ll need to apply for help through Universal Credit.