If you pay rent for your home, whether to the city council, a housing association or to a private landlord, you may be entitled to help with your rent payments through the housing benefit scheme.
If you are a tenant of a private landlord, any benefit you are entitled to will be paid to you.
If you are a council tenant any benefit is taken off your rent account to reduce the amount of rent you need to pay.
If you need extra help applying, you can make an appointment to come and see our benefits team.