More infoApproximately 13 million individuals who have reached State Pension age in the UK could be eligible for additional assistance with their rent. This includes help with rent payments for those no longer in employment through Housing Benefit. Private RentingIf you're renting privately, your eligible rent will be either the full rent you pay, or your Local Housing Allowance rate, whichever is lower. That means your eligible rent is reduced by 14 percent, to £86 per week. The only exception to this rule applies to those of State Pension age who receive the Guarantee Credit of Pension Credit.