Tag Archives: Housing Benefit

What is a good reason for backdating my claim for Housing Benefit?

I want to apply for my claim to be backdated. ((Backdating a claim means when you think your claim should have been paid from an earlier date and you ask for it to be reconsidered.)) I need some examples of what they may be able to accept as good reasons (for example: i was too … Continue reading

Once you have submitted a claim for housing benefit, how long does it take for them to process it?

When can I expect the first payment? I put it in last Tuesday.

Can I claim housing benefit/rent if I’m 20 and still studying at college?

Right, I’m 20 years old and I decided to go back to sixth form college when I was 19 because I wanted to do something with my life! Not because I was dossing around up until then, I was travelling and working a lot! Im studying A levels and live at home with my mum … Continue reading

hi , housing benefit ? and in arrears at the same time ? can anyone help ? ?

hi … my sister had a council house, and lost the house , cos she went in arrears, over £1000 , she wants to move with her boyfriend into a private house in another part of england , but can she and her boyfriend claim housing benefit , as she is in arrears already ?? … Continue reading

JSS and housing benefit while living with a partner?

If i want to claim job seekers allowance and housing benefit while my girlfriend is working full time. Is there any problem? is it allowed?

Can a uk sponsor of a legal immigrant claim housing benefit?

i am a uk women who is married to an albanian legal immigrant he has recently lost his job an i do not earn enought too pay the bills? am i eligibil to claim housing benefit and coucil tax? the benefits for me and my child not him! i work but i cant risk leaving … Continue reading

Can I still claim income support while I’m at university?

I have two kids and have just claimed child tax credits for them but I don’t know if I can claim income support for myself. Help! Can I also claim housing benefit?

When you put in a new Housing Benefit claim,how long does it take them to get in touch with you?

I have just put in a new claim yesterday for the first time.

Is my friend entitled to housing benefit?

A friend of mine has never worked and has two grown up children living at home,her husband has just walked out on her.Will she be able to claim housing benefit.The rent is paid for the next month,but after that she doesn’t know what she will do.One child does a part time job,the other has never … Continue reading

Can I still claim benefits when I return to my home town?

I have a national insurance number. Will I still be allowed under EU law to claim job seekers allowance and housing benefit and return for free care on the NHS?

I am thinking of renting a spare room to a family member, can they claim housing benefit?

thankyou for your awnsers!!! it is actually my father-in-law if that helps

Housing benefit & savings?

I was recently made redundant and will soon be struggling to pay my mortgage. I am not a slacker but I have been doing the same job all my life and I am finding it a bit difficuilt to find another position. Therefore I am looking to claim housing benefit for the first time in … Continue reading

Why can’t I claim housing benefit if live with my sister (UK only)?

My sister and her partner own a house however they have split up, and she needs me to move in with her or she will loose it. As she has a young son, she doesn’t want this to happen. I am on a low income and if I moved in with anyone else I would … Continue reading

Am 18, not pregnant and still studying full time education , Can i claim housing benefit?

I have a bad relationship with my parents and I feel that am very depress living with them and need freedom. My parents are on benefit at the moment. Will that help me to claim housing benefit? Or that has nothing to do with my claiming. Also as now am 18, Am I entitle to … Continue reading

If I am married, can I claim benefits as a single parent?

My husband and I don’t live together, in fact, he lives about 400 miles away from me. We have a child together, and are still together in a relationship. He usually comes home for 2 or 3 days a month. Given that we don’t live together, can I claim housing benefit and tax credit as … Continue reading

Am I eligable for housing benefit?

I’m on a small wage and I’m struggling to keep up with my bills etc at the moment. I’m not in arrears or anything at the moment as I’ve managed to keep on top of things but someone mentioned that I might be able to claim housing benefit even though I work full time. Does … Continue reading

Why did housing benefit refuse to backdate me?

I got my claim for housing benefit accepted but they refused to backdate me, the reason I put on the form for needing backdate is because I was unaare of the form for quite some time, they said this was not valid, if this is not valid, then what is?

can i claim housing benefit if i was dismissed by my emplyer?

i was dismissed for reasons of stress and negligence of duties but i was working for my employer a long time before this began. I am in the process of an appeal as i believe the dismissal was highly unfair but meanwhile i need to pay rent! how does JSA and housing benefit work? which … Continue reading

Im wondering if anyone can give me rough idea if i will be eligeble to claim housing benefit in the uk?

i have recently split from my girlfriend and we had a 2 bedroomed private flat. I am now living here on my own but i have my son between 3 and 4 times a week. The rent is high(£500 a month). i earn a basic wage of £160. Could i get help with paying my … Continue reading

housing benefit? who and how can claim for it? i just become a single mother and the father of my child.

is selling the house from underneath us, so i am now looking into getting a house! and hoping housing benefit can help me out, but not sure if i am eligible for it as i work 20 hours aweek. if someone can get me some information it would be a great help, as i don’t … Continue reading