Will housing benefit cover all my rent?

Housing benefit may not cover all your rent because:

• Your level of income may give you less benefit.
• Charges included in your rent for some services are not eligible for benefit. In this case benefit is calculated on a lower rent. The amounts deducted are set by the government and are shown in detail on your notification letter.
• Your personal circumstances, the level of rent and the size of the property may give you less benefit.

For information on allowances the government can provide, visit Department of Work and Pensions