Housing Benefit

These documents apply to England only. Click the links below to head to the document that you require - this will trigger an automatic download so that you have a copy of the document you require for editing.

Communicating with your Housing Benefit department is key to getting approval for receiving payments under Exempt Accommodation. Use our template letter to help you successfully communicate about your project.

These documents apply to Northern Ireland only.

The Rent Sheet is key to submitting a successful application to receive Housing Benefit under the Exempt Accommodation regulations, whilst getting your communications with the Housing Benefit department is also really important. Check out our guidance on doing both successfully.

Download our template letter so that your residents can give authorisation for you to speak to the Housing Benefit department on their behalf.

Download our template letter so that your residents can ask the Housing Benefit department to pay you, their landlord, directly.

These documents apply to Scotland only.

These documents apply to Wales only. Click the links below to head to the document that you require - this will trigger an automatic download so that you have a copy of the document you require for editing.

Exempt Accommodation (EA) is one of the most important aspects of Supported Housing as it provides the funding for you to do your work. Getting a good understanding of EA is key to running a successful project - this guidance aims to give you the information you need to know.