Housing costs and money help
If you're dealing with debt or other money problems, you can get free independent advice. Check where to get debt advice and how an adviser can help.
Problems with rent
Check if your landlord can increase your rent
Benefits that can help pay rent
Universal Credit has replaced Housing Benefit for most people, unless you're pension age or you live in certain types of temporary housing.
Applying for Discretionary Housing Payment
Getting your benefits backdated
What to do if your benefits do not cover your rent
How your situation affects your benefits
If you rent privately – the Local Housing Allowance
If you have spare rooms – the bedroom tax
If you live with other adults – non-dependant deductions
If you rent from a family member
If you're away from home temporarily
When you can get benefits on 2 homes
Check if you can get extra support
Help to pay a tenancy deposit and first month's rent
Crisis Grants for emergency costs
Community Care Grants to help you live independently
Budgeting loans and advances for large costs
If you're a young person leaving care
Council tax
Dealing with council tax arrears
Check if you can pay less council tax
Check who has to pay council tax
Mortgages
Getting a mortgage
Last updated: 13 June 2023
Housing laws differ between Scotland and England.
This content applies to Scotland only.