Apply for Housing Benefit

With some exceptions, housing benefit has been replaced by a new benefit called Universal Credit. 

Universal Credit, includes help with housing, so you don’t need to claim Housing Benefit. 

You can only make a new claim for housing benefit if either of the following apply:

• you have reached State Pension age
• you’re in supported, sheltered or temporary housing

You won't get housing benefit if:

• you're getting or are eligible to claim Universal Credit
• you rent your home from a close relative who lives in the same house
• you own the property you're claiming benefit for, or have a mortgage on that property
• you and your partner have joint savings or investments of more than £16,000 (unless you are receiving Guarantee Credit)
• you're a foreign national subject to immigration control