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 is council tax support calculated for pensioners?

There are some different rules that apply when we calculate Housing Benefit (HB) and Council Tax Support (CTS) for pensioners. This page gives some details about what those rules are and where pensioners can find further information.

When do you become eligible for Housing Benefit in the UK?

Changes to Housing Benefit eligibility from 15 May 2019. From 15 May 2019, if you’re in a couple you’ll only be eligible to start getting Housing Benefit if either: you and your partner have both reached State Pension age.

How is housing benefit being replaced by Universal Credit?

Housing Benefit can help you pay your rent if you’re unemployed, on a low income or claiming benefits. It’s being replaced by Universal Credit. You can make a new claim for Housing Benefit if any of the following apply: you got or were entitled to the severe disability premium within the last month and are still eligible for it

Do you have to pay council tax to get housing benefit?

If you have a low income, you may also be entitled to a Council Tax Reduction. You can claim Housing Benefit and/or a Council Tax Reduction if you are in or out of work, you don’t have to receive any other benefit to claim. To make a claim for Housing Benefit you need to fill in an application form and return it to us.

Can You claim both Council Tax Benefit and council tax reduction?

You can use a single application form to apply for both Council Tax Benefit and Council Tax Reduction. Who can claim? Generally only people who are liable to pay council tax or their partner can claim council tax reduction.

What happens when you are overpaid on council tax support?

An overpayment occurs when you have been paid Housing Benefit or more Council Tax Support than you are entitled to. This will usually be through a change in your circumstances such as: If you are overpaid you will receive an invoice or, if you still receive Housing Benefit, it will be recovered weekly from your ongoing benefit.

Why are I being contacted to review my Housing Benefit claim?

We are reviewing residents’ housing benefits and council tax support claims as part of the Department for Work & Pensions (DWP) Housing Benefit Award Accuracy initiative. This is a new initiative to ensure benefit awards are correct and that those who are entitled get the right amount. Why have I been contacted to review my housing benefit claim?