Help paying your housing rent

How we can help if you're struggling to pay your rent and what happens if you do not pay.

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If you're struggling to pay your rent

If you are struggling to pay your rent and on a low income, we encourage you to use the online benefits calculators – GOV.UK to see if you qualify for benefits.

If you are eligible for benefits, you may also be entitled to apply for:

Contact us for help and advice

The sooner you tell us about the problem, the sooner we can help you.

You can contact us online or by telephone.

Contact us

Telephone: 0300 373 0373 (select option 4)

Ways we may be able to help

By contacting us, we can work with you to:

  • set up a repayment plan to clear the amount owed
  • provide advice on claiming welfare benefits
  • signpost you to the most appropriate organisation to help manage your debt
  • advise where you can get independent advice from specialist debt organisations