What documents do I need for Housing Benefit claim?

When you claim Housing Benefit, you must give your national insurance number and evidence of who you are, for example, a birth certificate or driving licence. You also need to give evidence that you must pay the rent, for example, your rent book or tenancy agreement.

Who is eligible for Housing Benefit UK?

To claim Housing Benefit you usually have to: have a low income or be claiming other benefits. be at least 16 years old – if you’ve been in care you’ll need to be at least 18. either have less than £16,000 in savings or be getting the guarantee part of Pension Credit.

How much is housing benefit in UK?

14% of the ‘eligible rent’ for 1 spare bedroom. 25% of the ‘eligible rent’ for 2 or more spare bedrooms.

What to do if you cant fill in Housing Benefit form?

There is a checklist in Part 15 of the form to help you. If you are not sure if your council needs to see proof of something, get in touch with them. They will tell you what they need to see. They cannot pay you benefit until they have seen the proof they need. Use black ink to fill in the form. Do not use pencil.

What do you need to know about housing benefit?

Every part starts with a question to help you decide if you need to fill in that part. Housing Benefit can pay all or part of your rent. It may also give you some extra money towards things you have to pay for, like cleaning shared areas.

How does the local authority work out housing benefit?

Local Housing Allowance (LHA) arrangements are a way of working out Housing Benefit for people who rent from a private landlord. Local authorities use LHA rates based on the size of household and the area in which a person lives to work out the amount of rent which can be met with Housing Benefit.

Do you have to pay part of your rent with housing benefit?

Housing Benefit can pay all or part of your rent. It may also give you some extra money towards things you have to pay for, like cleaning shared areas. Local Housing Allowance (LHA) arrangements are a way of working out Housing Benefit for people who rent from a private landlord.

What’s the best way to fill in a Housing Benefit form?

Filling in the form Use black ink to fill in the form. Do not use pencil. If you make a mistake, just cross it out and put the right answer next to it. Do not use correction fluid or tape. Answer Noor Yesquestions by putting a tickin the relevant box. If you are picking an answer from a list of answers, tickthe box which applies to you.

Where can I get help filling in a tax form?

If you need help to fill in the form If you need any help, contact your local council. You can find their phone number and address in the phone book under Council, or at www.gov.uk/find-your-local-council. Or you can get in touch with an organisation like your local Citizens Advice Bureau.

How is Housing Benefit paid to the landlord?

Local authorities use LHA rates based on the size of household and the area in which a person lives to work out the amount of rent which can be met with Housing Benefit. Housing Benefit paid under the LHA arrangements is normally paid to the tenant, who will then pay the landlord.

What are some questions to ask about housing?

To clarify its definition, the group typically poses questions such as: Who can and cannot afford to live in this community? In what direction is our community headed in providing quality housing to a broad spectrum of residents? Can our children afford to remain in, or return to, the community as they start their own households?