Claim benefits online
Housing Benefit is paid to people on a low income who rent their home. It can pay some or all of your rent depending on your circumstances - how much you earn, how many children you've got and so on.
Housing Benefit, and Council Tax Benefit, are paid by Manchester City Council.
How to claim
The fastest way to claim benefits is to apply online. You can use Online benefit calculator and claim (City Council website)
You can also use a paper application form: download a paper benefit claim form (City Council website), or contact the Benefit Service (City Council website)
To claim Employment and Support Allowance click here.
To claim Job Seekers Allowance click here.
To claim Disability Living Allowance click here.
To claim Attendance Allowance click here.
To claim Carers Allowance (please seek advice before claiming, as this may affect other benefit entitlements) click here.
Could you be claiming more?
People across the UK are missing out on benefits and tax credits.
You may be able to claim benefits you don't know about. Visit the "entitled to" website to find out what you are entitled to.
Or you can contact our Welfare Rights Officer on 0161 448 4200 to find out more about benefits you can claim.