Money to help with living costs

Benefits for housing

Financial help if you are not working or on a low income.

Housing Benefit

If you are in supported housing or temporary accommodation you might need to claim Housing Benefit. Speak to your personal adviser or key worker who can support you.

Check Housing Benefit eligibility and claim

In most other cases if you are not working or on a low income, you will need to claim Universal Credit for your housing costs.

Universal Credit

This can help with your living costs if you are on a low income or out of work. It includes the Local Housing Allowance.

Check Universal Credit eligibility and how to claim

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