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housing benefit

British

noun

social welfare (in Britain) a payment made by a local authority in the form of a rent rebate to a council tenant or a rent allowance to a private tenant

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Those eligible include people on Universal Credit, housing benefit and council tax support.

From BBC • Mar. 19, 2026

But eight councils allow people on much higher incomes to claim the allowance, with some also using council tax rebate or housing benefit as criteria.

From BBC • Aug. 21, 2025

But the court heard Woking Borough Council later assisted her in making a new housing benefit claim and encouraged her to see her GP.

From BBC • Oct. 1, 2024

In response to the allegation about not accepting tenants receiving benefits, Mr Athwal told BBC London he currently rents to people who are in receipt of housing benefit.

From BBC • Sep. 2, 2024

They say the figures, published by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, show £2.3bn was spent paying for households in temporary accommodation once housing benefit, which is paid by the government, was included.

From BBC • Aug. 29, 2024

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