You can get free guidance from your local council’s benefits team, Citizens Advice or a local welfare rights service. Housing Benefit is mainly for people who have reached State Pension age or live in supported, sheltered or temporary accommodation; many other working-age renters usually claim the housing costs part of Universal Credit instead. Eligibility can depend on your income, savings, rent, household and immigration status, so use the official GOV.UK guidance or a benefits calculator before applying. Your council or an advice service can help confirm which benefit to claim and what evidence you need.