Approximately 13 million individuals who have reached State Pension age in the UK could be eligible for additional assistance with their rent. Local councils across the nation offer a variety of extra support for living costs to eligible older people.

This includes help with rent payments for those no longer in employment through Housing Benefit. New claims for Housing Benefit can be made if you're single or if both you and your partner have reached the State Pension Age, reports Somerset Live .

Couples where only one person has reached the State Pension age may still be able to make a claim, provided that person started claiming Pension Credit before 15 May 2019. For a comprehensive breakdown on how much you'll receive with Housing Benefit and how to apply, read below:

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