Paying for a hostel or HMO room
If you are are looking to rent a room in a hostel or HMO, we can support you to set up a claim for either Universal Credit or housing benefit, which if you are entitled, will allow you to claim local housing allowance for pay for your rent - find out more about current local housing allowance rates.
Your local housing allowance rate may not fully cover the cost of your room, and you may need to use some of any other benefits you claim, or money you earn, to cover other costs (often known as ineligible charges).
If you need support with claiming housing benefit or Universal Credit, please contact our team at housingoptions@lichfielddc.gov.uk. Alternatively, if you need 121 support, the team at the Citizens Advice Bureau South East Staffordshire can help - visit the CAB website to book an appointment.
We may also be able to help you with a rent deposit or rent in advance through a discretionary housing payment. We may also be able to help you with removal costs - find out more.