In this section you can find information and resources to help you manage your housing benefit, find out if you are eligible and more.
Self Service unavailable on Sunday 2 March
The Self Service citizen portal will be going through some essential maintenance and will not be available on Sunday 2 March. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
Transferring to Universal Credit
Over the next year, most working age people who receive legacy benefits will need to claim Universal Credit. This includes: Tax Credits, Income-Related Employment and Support Allowance, Income Support, Income-Based Jobseeker's Allowance and Housing Benefit).
Please look out for your migration notice as you will need to claim Universal Credit within three months of receiving that letter.
