Every year, millions of UK households miss out on benefits they are eligible for, up to the value of £15 billion. Even if you are in full time employment, you may be entitled to benefits.
Find out if you can apply for benefits
Housing benefit
Housing benefit is a national welfare benefit administered by local councils. It is designed to help people on low incomes in rented accommodation.
How much you get will depend on your income and capital (money held in bank accounts, investments and properties held in your name), plus your partner's if you have one. It will also depend on who else lives with you and what their ages and incomes are.
Find out if you can apply for housing benefit
Council Tax discounts, reductions and exemptions
There are a number of Council Tax discounts, reductions and exemptions available for those who meet certain criteria, including those who live alone, those with a disability and those on low income.
Find out if you're eligible for Council Tax discounts, reductions and exemptions
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
Other financial allowances and payments
There are also a number of allowances and payments you may be eligible for depending on your personal circumstances:
- If you care for someone for at least 35 hours a week, you could be eligible for carer’s allowance.
- If you are a home-owner, you might be eligible for help towards paying interest payments on mortgages and house loans through support for mortgage interest.
- If you have a disability that requires someone to look after you, you could be eligible for attendance allowance.
- If you have a disability or health condition that affects how much you can work, you could be eligible for employment and support allowance.
Help for residents with disabilities
As well as carer’s allowance and attendance allowance, there are many alternative routes through which you can receive financial support as someone with a disability. Citizens Advice can help you identify your financial support options.
Check what benefits to claim if you’re sick or disabled
The government offers a range of disability-related benefits, grants and concessions.
Find out what financial help is available if you're disabled
If you are raising a child with disabilities, Family Fund can help you to understand what financial support you are eligible for and offer a range of grants.
Find out what financial help is available if you have a child with disabilities