Housing payment
Published
Tuesday 9 June, 2026
Updated
Thursday 29 October, 2026
We have adopted a new Housing Payments Policy to support local people receiving benefits who are struggling to find or stay in accommodation.
The short-term payments, funded by the Government-funded Crisis and Resilience Fund (CRF), will help people in exceptional circumstances cover the difference between their benefits and the cost of affordable housing.
The payments are designed to give low-income households time to access the advice and support needed to change their circumstances, helping them stay in their current home or find other affordable accommodation.
People need to be claiming either Housing Benefits (HB) or Universal Credit Housing Costs (UCHC) to be eligible for this additional support.
Find out how you can get support, or call our benefits team on 01795 417555.
If you are unable to apply online, you can get help in person at your local Citizens Advice branch or call them on 0808 278 7979.
Funded by UK government
The Crisis and Resilience Fund is funded by the Department for Work and Pensions on behalf of the UK government.
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