Challenging a Housing Benefit decision - What are my options?

If you think a Housing Benefit decision is wrong, you may be able to:

• Ask for an explanation
• Have the decision looked at again
• Appeal against the decision

This guide takes you through these options.

Applies to: England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales

Advice: If you need advice about a benefits or tax credits decision, you should contact a benefits adviser. You can use our Find an Adviser tool to find a local one.