Housing benefit
Housing benefit helps you pay your rent if you are on a low
income. It is sometimes called a 'rent rebate' or 'rent
allowance'.
Can anyone claim housing benefit?
You can claim housing benefit if you live in:
- Privately rented accommodation (see Local Housing Allowance
information below)
- Hostels
- Housing association accommodation.
Housing benefit cannot help with mortgage payments. If you
own your own home, you may be able to claim council tax
benefit.
Take a look at our frequently asked questions about housing benefit
before you apply. We also have a range of leaflets and guides
that you can download.
Local Housing Allowance (LHA)
Housing benefit in the private rented sector has been
replaced by the Local Housing Allowance (LHA). These changes
affect how housing benefit is worked out and how it is paid.
Find out more
about LHA.
Severe cold weather payments
If you're on a low income, a Cold Weather Payment may be
available to help you for each week of very cold weather in your
area.
Find out more at the Direct.gov website
Benefits calculator
You may be entitled to housing benefits. Find out with our web
benefits calculator.
How to apply
If you think you may be entitled to benefit or LHA, you need to
complete and return an application
form. You can also pick up a form from any of our
One Stop Shops,
most registered social landlords and advice agencies or request an
application form to be sent by post. Alternatively, call 0151 443
4042 or email benefits@knowsley.gov.uk.
If you are elderly or have mobility problems we can arrange to
visit you in your own home. Please contact us on 0151 443
4042 to arrange a visit.
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