Benefit Entitlements: Carer's Allowance Child Benefit Child Tax Credit Council Tax discounts, exemptions and financial help Disability Living Allowance (DLA) Housing Benefit Incapacity Benefit Income Support Jobseeker's Allowance Pension Credit Working Tax Credit
Who is eligible? Who isn't eligible? Other restrictions How to check eligibility How much do you get? What is 'eligible' rent? How is it paid? Effect on benefits How to claim If you're already claiming other benefits If you're not claiming other benefits Claiming in advance Backdating your claim What to do if your circumstances change How to appeal
How much do you get? The most housing benefit you can get is the same as your 'eligible' rent. This is the amount used to work out your benefit but may not be the same as your full rent.
