Direct Debit payments
Due to a technical issue, housing benefit payments set to be paid today (Friday 4 July) will now be paid on Monday (Monday 7 July).
We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
How to claim Universal Credit
Universal Credit is gradually being rolled out across the borough and includes help to pay your rent.
If you receive Universal Credit you cannot receive housing benefit.
Not everyone can apply for Universal Credit at this time. To check whether you can claim Universal Credit you need to make a claim online.
Make a claim for Universal Credit
It takes between 20 and 40 minutes to complete your online claim, so make sure you have enough time to complete your application.
You cannot save the online application and go back to it later.
If you need help and advice about your application for Universal Credit, call the Universal Credit helpline on 0345 600 0723.