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Rent increases for private tenants

Help to pay for a rent increase

You can usually get universal credit (UC) to help with rent if you're:

  • working age

  • on a low income

You could get housing benefit if you're pension age.

Find out how to deal with a rent increase if you already get benefits.

Discretionary housing payments (DHPs)

Apply for DHPs from your council if you get benefits but cannot afford a rent increase.

If you miss any rent payments

Rent is a priority payment. It's important to try and pay it before some other debts.

Find out what to do if you get behind or cannot afford your rent.

Last updated: 17 May 2023

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