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Benefits you may be entitled to to help you pay your rent

If you are unemployed or have a low income you may be able to receive either Universal Credit or Housing Benefit.

Housing Benefit

If you live in temporary accommodation or if you and your partner are receiving your state pension, you may be entitled. 

Universal Credit

If you are of working age and are not in temporary accommodation, you may be entitled. 

Discretionary Housing Payment

If you receive either of these qualifying benefits but have a rent shortfall, you may qualify for a short term payment. 

You may qualify if one of the following affects you;

  • under occupancy rules
  • a benefit cap
  • financial hardship

This is a discretionary payment and there is no guarantee that you will be awarded the short term payment.