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Who can claim housing benefit?

If you 

  • are on a low income (including employed or self employed) - you don't need to be claiming any other benefit to qualify
  • have savings that are less than £16,000 (different capital rules apply to people over 60)
  • are responsible for paying rent
  • fall into certain categories of student

you may be entitled to Housing Benefit.

You should start claiming as soon as possible: If you delay claiming, you may lose benefit. You can apply even if you don't have all the supporting information, as this can be sent to us later.

Check which benefits you may be able to get