Housing related benefits

Summary

Benefits to help with your housing costs. Includes information on universal credit, housing benefit, council tax benefit and help with mortgage payments.

Key information

• Benefits to help with your housing costs. Includes information on universal credit, housing benefit, council tax benefit and help with mortgage payments.
• Turn2us What is Universal Credit (UC)? Find out more about Universal Credit - what it is, what it replaces and whether you can get it. Citizens Advice Universal credit Find out if you're eligible for universal credit, make an application and get advice on solving any problems you have. Carers UK Housing benefit This page explains who can claim housing benefit, and how you can claim it. Disability Rights UK Housing benefit Housing benefit is help with rent and some other housing costs. This factsheet explains who can claim housing benefit, and how you can claim it. GOV.UK Housing benefit This information explains what Housing Benefit is, who is entitled to it, and how you can claim it. Turn2us Housing benefit - what is housing benefit? Information about housing benefit - what it is, who qualifies, how to claim it and how much you might get. (Content applies to England, Scotland and Wales) Shelter How to claim housing benefit You may be eligible for housing benefit or local housing allowance to help pay your rent if you're on a low income or benefits. Find out about applying, reviews and appeals. Shelter Local housing allowance (LHA) for private renters Local housing allowance (LHA) is housing benefit for people who rent a home from a private landlord. It is paid by local councils. Explains who can claim and how it is calculated. (Content applies to England only.) GOV.UK Universal credit and rented housing - guide for landlords Although this document is aimed at private and social sector landlords to help them understand what they can do to prepare their tenants for the move to direct payments, tenants and their advisers may find it useful. Age Cymru Housing benefit This factsheet explains what Housing Benefit is, who qualifies for it, and how it is calculated. It explains how to claim and what to do if you want to challenge a decision. Carers UK Bedroom tax This information explains what the 'bedroom tax' is and how it may affect you. Disability Rights UK The bedroom tax This factsheet explains what the Bedroom Tax is and how it might affect you.

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