Housing benefit

Housing benefit is a benefit for people on a low income to help them pay their rent.

• Housing benefit entitlement and how to claim.

Jobseeker’s allowance

Jobseeker’s allowance is a benefit for people who are unemployed but capable of work.

• Types of Jobseeker’s allowance, entitlement and how to claim.

Tax credits for people in work

If you are working, you may be able to get tax credits if you are on a low income.

• Working tax credit entitlement and how to apply.

Council tax benefit

Council tax benefit is a benefit for people on a low income to help them pay council tax.

• Council tax benefit entitlement and how to claim.

Under 18s

With some benefits the rules are different if you are under 18.

• Benefits for under 18s.