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Apply for help to pay your rent

Apply for Universal Credit

Universal Credit is replacing Housing Benefit as well as many other benefits.

It can include money to help pay for your housing costs as well as other living costs such as childcare. What you get will depend on your circumstances.

Apply for Universal Credit on GOV.UK.