In Wales, Housing Benefit may help with rent if you have reached State Pension age or live in supported, sheltered or temporary accommodation; many working-age renters usually claim the housing costs part of Universal Credit instead. Your local council assesses Housing Benefit, and the amount depends on your income, savings, household circumstances, rent and eligible housing costs. Apply through your council’s website or contact its benefits team, and check the official GOV.UK guidance to see which benefit applies to you. If you are unsure, a welfare rights adviser such as Citizens Advice can help.