What’s The Difference Between Housing Benefit And Social Housing?

AI Summary

Housing Benefit and social housing are different things in Rochdale. Housing Benefit is help with rent, while social housing is the actual type of home you apply to live in.

Item What it is How it relates to housing
Housing Benefit Financial help with rent Helps pay some or all of your rent if you’re eligible
Social housing A council or housing association home A rented home provided at an affordable rent

If you want to look into social housing, Rochdale has an apply for social housing page.

Sources

Housing Benefit and Local Council Tax Support Housing Benefit and Local Council Tax Support Housing Benefit Overpayment Policy Claim Housing Benefit or Council Tax Support

Related questions

How do I apply for Housing Benefit in Rochdale? Am I eligible for social housing? Can I get both Housing Benefit and social housing? How long does it take to get social housing?