Housing benefit
Housing benefit is money from the council to help you pay your rent. If you are liable to pay rent you may be able to claim housing benefit. Housing benefit for council tenants is paid direct into their rent account. Housing benefit for private tenants and housing association tenants is paid by BACS direct credit or cheque direct to you or your landlord/landlady.
We will also work out your council tax benefit if you are liable to pay the council tax.
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