If your household has a low income then you may be able to claim benefits to help pay your rent.
There are two types of benefit; Housing Benefit or Universal Credit.
Answer some simple questions to see which you should apply for:
Do you live in supported accommodation?
YES: You could be eligible for Housing Benefit
NO: Go to next question
Are you currently receiving Universal Credit?
YES: Rent charges should be included in your Universal Credit. If they are not included you will need to contact the Universal Credit Service to discuss the details of your award.
NO: Go to next question
Are you already getting Housing Benefit in Oldham and have moved to a new address?
YES: Go to Change of circumstance
NO: Go to next question
Are you a single pensioner or part of a couple where both of you are pension-age?
YES: Go to Housing Benefit
NO: Go to next question
Are you part of a mixed age couple and do you already get Pension Credit?
YES: Go to Housing Benefit
NO: You may be eligible for Universal Credit