Crisis and Resilience Fund (CRF)
Apply for a housing payment
Housing payments can help if you're struggling to pay your rent.
Who can apply
You must get either:
- Housing Benefit, or
- the housing element of Universal Credit
How to apply
Before you start, check what information you'll need to provide.
You can apply online:
Apply for CRF(housing payment)
What happens next
We aim to make a decision within 7 days once you have given us all the information we need.
How we pay housing payments
We usually pay the money:
- directly to your landlord, or
- into your bank account, depending on your situation