Temporary accommodation team - contact us form You are responsible for the accommodation charges for your temporary accommodation.听 If you are on a low income you may be entitled to housing benefit to help with the cost but it is your responsibility to claim this.听 If you fail to听 pay for your accommodation, you may lose it.听If the council has a full housing duty towards you, this may end if you lose your temporary accommodation as a result of arrears.听 This means that we will no longer have a duty to find you permanent accommodation and you will need to find your own accommodation.听 If you are at risk of not paying, you must contact us. Advice and support: Make a benefit claim听 Money advice - if you are struggling to meet the costs of your accommodation charges Advice and support - for details of organisations that can offer advice and support on money issues