"Housing benefit" is a form of financial aid or support provided by the government to help individuals or families with the cost of paying for their accommodation or housing expenses. Full definition
The government has argued that cutting housing benefit for tenants with extra rooms will push them into moving into more suitable accommodation. (politics.co.uk)
Another issue was the proposed direct payment of housing benefit to the individual instead of to the landlord. (socialliberal.net)
The shift will lead to lower increases in housing benefit. (theguardian.com)