It is important to make sure you can afford to pay your rent before signing a tenancy agreement. You can use the Benefit calculator to check which benefits you may be entitled to.
Managing rent arrears
If you cannot pay your rent, do not ignore the problem, as if you do not pay your rent, your landlord can evict you. This could mean that you lose your home. You will need to talk to your landlord as soon as you possibly can.
If you already get help with paying your rent, but you are still struggling to pay a shortfall, you can apply for housing payment.
If you are a Hull City Council tenant and are struggling financially or are unable to pay your rent, you should contact your Tenancy Officer immediately do not ignore the problem. We are here to help and support you.
Housing enquiry (opens in new window)
Information on the Crisis and Resilience Fund (formally known as Housing Support Fund) can be found on our Crisis and Resilience Fund page.
You can also get Free independent advice from -
Homelessness advice
If you are threatened with homelessness, our Housing Options Team can also help by providing advice and information to help you avoid losing your home.
If you need more help, you can visit a Customer Service Centre.
