How will I be paid?
Last updated: 16 July 2024
Next review: 16 July 2025
Council tenants
We pay Housing Benefit straight into your rent account.
Private tenants
We usually pay Local Housing Allowance into your bank account but may pay your landlord in certain circumstances.
Find out more about Local Housing Allowance.
Housing Association tenants
We can pay your benefit into your bank account, or to your landlord.