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Information about housing benefit

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1. What is housing benefit?

Housing Benefit is help towards your rent. You do not have to be unemployed or receiving Income Support to get Housing Benefit. If you have a low income you may be entitled to receive some help with your rent.

The amount of benefit you get depends on your income and any other money or investments you may have, and the income and savings of others who live in your home.