Housing Benefit and Local Housing Allowance

Housing Benefit and Local Housing Allowance help people on a low income pay their rent.

If you are making a new Housing Benefit claim and you are of working age then you may have to claim Universal Credit instead.

If you rent your home from a private landlord then the amount you may get will be worked out on the relevant Local Housing Allowance Rate.

Visit the Housing Benefit page on the Stockton Council website for more information and to apply online.