Where does the extra 2 weeks Housing Benefit come from?

Your council will pay the extra 2 weeks Housing Benefit. The extra money will be paid to you in line with your usual Housing Benefit payment cycle. The extra money will usually be paid to your landlord in line with the usual Housing Benefit payment cycle.

Do you have to pay back housing benefit when you get Universal Credit?

Universal Credit is paid once a month. This extra 2 weeks of Housing Benefit is to help with your housing costs while you wait for your first payment of Universal Credit. You do not need to pay it back. The extra 2 weeks of Housing Benefit will not affect how much Universal Credit you get.

What to do if your housing benefit is stopped?

If your circumstances change and your Housing Benefit is stopped, you cannot start getting it again unless you and your partner are eligible to make a new claim. You can apply for Universal Credit if you’re not eligible. You can make a new claim if:

Can you get housing benefit if you are unemployed?

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.

What to do if your housing benefit is suspended?

The council might suspend your claim while they look for evidence that your circumstances have changed. For example, if they think you’re working more hours they might ask your employer. The council shouldn’t suspend your claim if it means you won’t be able to pay for essentials like food or heating.

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 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

What to do if you owe housing benefit?

If it turns out you do owe this money back you will have to fight them for a lesser payment each week/month so you can still cope on your income, you can fill pout benefit/earnings forms to show how much you can spare to pay it back but the sooner you do it the better.