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Housing Benefit
Make a claim, check eligibility, proof we need, payments and overpayments.
Who can apply for Housing Benefit
Most people should apply for Universal Credit instead of Housing Benefit.
You can claim Housing Benefit if:
- you or your partner are of pensionable age (you may need to claim Universal Credit if you have reached pension age and your partner is of working age)
- you live in a hostel, sheltered or supported accommodation that provides you with 'care, support or supervision'
- you live in temporary accommodation arranged by our housing options team
Use our benefits calculator to check your eligibility.
To find out more, see Housing Benefit on GOV.UK.