Housing benefit and financial support

If you are on Housing Benefit or Universal Credit with a Housing Costs element included, but you are still having trouble paying your rent, you can apply for a Housing Payment. Please note this was formerly known as a Discretionary Housing Payment.

If you are on a low income and pay rent you may be able to get Housing Benefit. Use our Housing Benefit calculator to find how much you are entitled to.

Universal Credit is part of the Government's wider welfare reform plans and replaces six working age benefits for Jobseeker's Allowance, Housing Benefit, Working Tax Credit, Income Support, Child Tax Credit and Employment and Support Allowance.

Helpful tips and resources on debt advice and managing your budget.

Book an appointment with our Customer Services Team.

Through OPENPortal you can view your: Council Tax account, Housing Benefit or Council Tax Support claim, Business Rates account or Sundry Debt account.