This handbook is free but you'll need to log in to view it. Why do I need to log in? Log in Create account Go to Expand all + Who can get housing benefit Who cannot get housing benefit Amount of benefit Step 1: calculate the maximum housing benefit Step 2: deduct amounts for non-dependants from maximum housing benefit Step 3: if you get means-tested benefits Step 4: if you do not get means-tested benefits Personal allowances Premiums Components Step 5: work out your weekly income Step 6: calculate your housing benefit Discretionary housing payments ← Previous 10. Health benefits Next → 12. Pension age disability payment
