How long does DHP take to process?

How long will I have to wait for a decision? Once the council has received all of the right information and evidence, it should make a decision within 2 weeks. Unfortunately, it can take longer, especially if you have not provided all of the information the council needs.

Can you claim Housing Benefit while on universal credit?

If you live in supported or sheltered housing you won’t be able to claim housing costs through Universal Credit. Instead you can claim Housing Benefit from your local council. This will be the case even if the rest of your money comes from Universal Credit.

What counts as proof of universal credit?

Once your claim has been approved and you begin receiving payments, you will receive an award letter which counts as your proof of claiming Universal Credit. You should take this with you when you are expecting a free or discounted service due to being on the benefit, such as when you go to the pharmacy or the dentist.

What do you need to put on Housing Benefit form?

Only one of you needs to claim Housing Benefit. You’ll need to put your and your partner’s details on the form. Your local council will look at both your incomes to decide how much Housing Benefit you’ll get.

What makes you not eligible for Housing Benefit?

Usually, you will not get Housing Benefit if: your savings are over £16,000 – unless you get Guarantee Credit of Pension Credit you’re already claiming Universal Credit (unless you’re in temporary or supported housing) you’re subject to immigration control and your granted leave states that you cannot claim public funds

Do you have to provide evidence for new housing benefit?

In some circumstances you may be required to provide evidence but this will be requested at the point you complete the online form, so if we haven’t asked for it don’t upload it or send it to us. If you are asked for evidence, then you may be able to upload evidence online to support your new claim as you go through the form.

When to make a new housing benefit claim?

You can only make a new claim for Housing Benefit if one of the following applies: you, and your partner if you’ve got one, have reached State Pension age – check your state pension age on GOV.UK you or your partner have been getting Pension Credit since before

What do I need to apply for Housing Benefit?

How you claim Housing Benefit depends on whether you’re also making a new claim for any other benefits. You’ll need to provide evidence to support your claim. Apply through your local council if you’re only making a new claim for Housing Benefit.

Can you make a new claim for Housing Benefit?

You can only make a new claim for Housing Benefit if either of the following apply: If you’re single you can make a new claim for Housing Benefit. You can make a new claim for Housing Benefit if any of the following apply:

How does the council decide if you can get housing benefit?

Your local council will look at both your incomes to decide how much Housing Benefit you’ll get. There are other circumstances that might affect whether or not you can get Housing Benefit.