Welcome to Rotherham - Housing benefits

Housing Benefit and Council Tax Benefit is available to people who are on a low income, to help them to pay their rent and council tax.

To get Housing Benefit (HB) or Council Tax Benefit (CTB) you have to make a claim and also keep the Housing Benefit Section informed of any changes in your circumstances.

Broadly speaking, EEA nationals who are economically active (those who are working or treated as working) in the UK can claim HB and CTB. However, this does not exclude other EEA migrants from claiming HB and CTB, but the rules are very complex, so it is advisable to ask for further advice when making a claim.

Some groups of people cannot get HB or CTB no matter how low their income is. These groups include most full time students, and certain migrants.
We can help you to make a claim and give you further advice on making a claim and possible entitlement.

HB and CTB are only payable on your normal home, providing you are living there. However, there are some different rules for people who are temporarily absent from their normal home. This sometimes means that HB and CTB can be paid even though the claimant is temporarily absent from their home.
Because some rents can be expensive, there are limitations on how much rent can be met by HB.