Housing Benefit - Dorset Council

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If you don't agree with the amount of Housing Benefit you are going get, you must take action straight away.

We compare your finances to how much the government says that you and your family need to live on each week.

Make an application for Housing Benefit.

To make sure you are getting the benefit you are entitled to, you need to let us know about any changes.

Complete our online form for a full case review.

Information for landlords about how Housing Benefit works.

Housing Benefit will be paid to you directly or your landlord.

There's no set amount of Housing Benefit and what you get will depend on whether you rent privately or from a Housing Association.

Let us know the details and expenditure in relation to your business.

You may get Housing Benefit if you pay rent, are on a low income or claiming benefits and your savings are below a certain level.