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Paying RentThis section provides information on paying rent including resources if you need help paying rent. Housing Benefit (HB)If you need help paying your rent you may be eligible for Housing Benefit.
You may be eligible for Housing Benefit if:
If you think you are eligible for Housing Benefit, you can contact your local council for more information.
Visit the DirectGov website to find your local council by post code. Local Housing Allowance (LHA)If you rent from a private landlord and you are on a low income, you may be eligible for Local Housing Allowance (LHA). LHA calculates your Housing Benefit (HB) in the area where you live and the number of people living in the property. LHA makes sure that tenants in similar circumstances in the same area receive the same amount of support. For more information on Local Housing Allowance contact your local council.
Visit the DirectGov website to find your local council by post code. Visit the DirectGov website for more information on Local Housing Allowance (LHA).
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