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Housing Payments

How to apply

Use this service if you’re claiming benefits and you want to apply for Housing Payments to help towards your rent.

Before you get started

You can apply for Housing Payments online.

You'll need certain information to complete the form, including personal and financial details.

If you are unable to apply online, you can get help in person at your local Citizens Advice branch or call them on 0300 304 8003 and leave a message. An advisor will then call you back and support you to complete the application.

What happens next

Once you’ve sent your form to us, we will look at your application and contact you with our decision.

If we need more information, we'll contact you.