Rent & Service Charges
Rent and service charges
Service Charges for Tenants
For a breakdown of what’s covered by Tenant’s Service Charges, please download this leaflet.
Help with your rent
Housing Benefit
If you are on a low income you may be entitled to Housing Benefit to help with your rent. You can apply for Housing Benefit and Council Tax Support online here. For information on other benefits see our benefits page.
Universal Credit
If you are not entitled to Housing Benefit, you may still be able to get help towards your rent from Universal Credit.
Depending on your income, your family circumstances and your rent and service charge levels, Universal Credit may include an award of a ‘Housing Element’ that goes towards your rent and eligible service charges. Find out more here.
Discretionary Housing Payments
If you are entitled to Housing Benefit and are having difficulty in paying your rent you can apply for a Discretionary Housing Payment. This is a temporary payment to help cover your rent, for example while you are looking to move to a more affordable home. To find out more and apply online.
Paying your rent
If your full rent is not covered by benefits, you will need to make arrangements to pay the difference. Visit our how to pay page to find out more.