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Housing Benefit
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Apply for Housing Benefit online
Use our online application form
Who can apply for Housing Benefit?
Housing Benefit can pay for part or all of your rent. How much you get depends on your income and circumstances
Discretionary Housing Payments
We can only grant help to people who have special circumstances which make it difficult for them to pay their rent
Appeal your Housing Benefit decision
You must make your appeal in writing within one month of the date of our decision, giving your reasons
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