What is housing benefit? If you pay rent to live in your home and have a low income, you may be able to receive help by claiming housing benefit. How is housing benefit paid? It can be paid directly to you, to your bank account, or to your landlord's bank account. Discretionary housing payments Discretionary housing payments (DHPs) are a way of helping you if the housing benefit or Universal Credit (housing costs element) you get is not enough to pay your rent. Local housing allowance If you are renting from a private landlord, the amount of housing benefit you can receive is set by the local housing allowance. Advice for landlords Advice for landlords on working with tenants on benefits.
What is housing benefit? If you pay rent to live in your home and have a low income, you may be able to receive help by claiming housing benefit.
How is housing benefit paid? It can be paid directly to you, to your bank account, or to your landlord's bank account.
Discretionary housing payments Discretionary housing payments (DHPs) are a way of helping you if the housing benefit or Universal Credit (housing costs element) you get is not enough to pay your rent.
Local housing allowance If you are renting from a private landlord, the amount of housing benefit you can receive is set by the local housing allowance.
