Housing & Benefit Advice

Please note: this is a telephone service only

We offer free, confidential and independent housing advice, available to anyone in need of advice on housing, homelessness or welfare benefit issues.

For example…

• Your right to remain in your accommodation.

• Your right to housing assistance from your local authority.

• Help with identifying those people who may be eligible for supported accommodation.

• Helpful tips on looking for privately rented accommodation in Exeter.

• Knowledge of local services best suited to help you.

• Knowledge of entitlement to welfare benefits.

• Signposting to other agencies who can assist with a wide range of issues, e.g. debt & family matters.

>> Click here for more info about practical help from the Social Fund

Although we are a telephone advice service, if the advisor feels it is necessary, an appointment can be made for you to come to the office.

We also offer outreach advice surgeries. For details contact us on the number below.

Housing/Benefit Advice Tel: 01392 430228

Contact Housing & Benefits Advice by email

Opening Times

MONDAY 9am – 3.30pm

TUESDAY 9am – 3.30pm

WEDNESDAY 9am – 2.30pm

THURSDAY 10am – 3.30pm

FRIDAY 10am – 3.30pm

Please note: we do not have our own accommodation, or a list of landlords who accept Housing Benefit, or a list of vacancies in privately rented accommodation.