Get help with all or part of your rent
You may get help with all or part of your rent. There’s no set amount of housing costs support and what you get will depend on whether you rent privately or from a council or housing association. Use a benefits calculator to find out if you can get benefits to help pay your rent - https://costoflivingsupport.campaign.gov.uk/housing-supphttps://www.gov.uk/benefits-calculatorsort/
Universal Credit if you’re unemployed or on low income
If you and/or your partner are responsible for paying rent for the home you live in, or if you have a mortgage, Universal Credit may provide help towards the cost. Check if you are eligible for Universal Credit – more information here: https://www.gov.uk/universal-credit
Housing benefit
Housing Benefit can help you pay your rent if you are state pension age or you’re in supported, sheltered or temporary accommodation Check if you are eligible for Housing Benefit – further guidance here: https://www.gov.uk/housing-benefit
Support for additional housing costs
You may be able to get support for additional housing costs if you’re already claiming Housing Benefit. Contact your local Council to find out what support you can get: https://www.gov.uk/find-local-council
Council Tax support schemes
Councils run support schemes to help people on low incomes with their Council Tax bill. Contact your local Council to find out what support is available: https://www.gov.uk/find-local-council
Discretionary Housing Payments
If you are on certain benefits you may be eligible for Discretionary Housing Payments which provide financial support to help with rent or housing costs. Check if you’re eligible for a discretionary housing payment: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/claiming-discretionary-housing-payments/claiming-discretionary-housing-payments
Get help with interest payments on mortgages or loans
If you’re a homeowner on qualifying benefits, you might be able to get help towards interest payments on your mortgage or loans you’ve taken out for certain repairs and improvements to your home. Check if you’re eligible for Support for Mortgage Interest: https://www.gov.uk/support-for-mortgage-interest
95% mortgages for homes up to £600,000
You may be eligible to borrow up to 95% of the cost of a property worth up to £600,000 thanks to the mortgage guarantee scheme. Contact mortgage providers to see if you’re eligible.