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Carers UK
Housing benefit

This page explains who can claim housing benefit, and how you can claim it. 

Disability Rights UK
Housing benefit

Housing benefit is help with rent and some other housing costs. This factsheet explains who can claim housing benefit, and how you can claim it.

GOV.UK
Housing benefit

This information explains what Housing Benefit is, who is entitled to it, and how you can claim it. 

Turn2us
Housing benefit - what is housing benefit?

Information about housing benefit - what it is, who qualifies, how to claim it and how much you might get. (Content applies to England, Scotland and Wales)

Shelter
How to claim housing benefit

You may be eligible for housing benefit or local housing allowance to help pay your rent if you're on a low income or benefits. Find out about applying, reviews and appeals.

Chartered Institute of Housing
Who can get universal credit (UC), housing benefit (HB) and council tax rebate (CTR)?

Information for new arrivals to the UK on who can get universal credit, housing benefit and council tax reduction, and common problems.

GOV.UK
Universal credit and rented housing - guide for landlords

Although this document is aimed at private and social sector landlords to help them understand what they can do to prepare their tenants for the move to direct payments, tenants and their advisers may find it useful.

Age Cymru
Housing benefit

This factsheet explains what Housing Benefit is, who qualifies for it, and how it is calculated. It explains how to claim and what to do if you want to challenge a decision. 

Shelter
Local housing allowance (LHA) for private renters

Local housing allowance (LHA) is housing benefit for people who rent a home from a private landlord. It is paid by local councils. Explains who can claim and how it is calculated. (Content applies to England only.)

Carers UK
Help with Council Tax/ rate relief

Information on what is council tax, whether you are exempt, getting help paying for council tax, discounts available to some carers and how to challenge a council tax bill.

Carers UK
Bedroom tax

This information explains what the 'bedroom tax' is and how it may affect you. 

Disability Rights UK
The bedroom tax

This factsheet explains what the Bedroom Tax is and how it might affect you. 

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