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You can apply for Housing Benefit or Universal Credit housing element if you're on a low income, whether you're unemployed or working.

You could be a tenant of:

your local council or housing association
a private landlord – this is called Local Housing Allowance (LHA)

Check how to claim Housing Benefit or Universal Credit housing element.

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