Housing costs
Who is this section for?
Anyone who has to pay for housing costs.
What does it include?
Information about the available help with housing costs if
you are on a low income. This includes who can claim, how much
you can get, how to apply and where to go for further help.
Make sure you are claiming everything you are entitled to.
How to use this section
The left-hand navigation bar gives you a
comprehensive list of the contents of this section. Click
on the links to go to each page. Some key
benefits are also described in the boxes below.
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Find out more about this benefit for people who are on a low
income and need help paying their rent.
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Read what is available if you are on a low income and need
help paying your mortgage and selected other home purchase or
improvement loans.
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Discover more about the help that is available to you if
you are on a low income and need help to pay your Council Tax
(England, Scotland and Wales only).
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Find out about the Local Authority payments which could help you
meet your rent or Council Tax.
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Learn more about the resources and organisations that can
give you more information and advice on housing issues.
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