Housing Benefit for the majority has been replaced by Universal Credit. 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’ve reached State Pension age
If you’re single you can make a new claim for Housing Benefit.
If you’re over State Pension age and live with your partner
You can make a new claim for Housing Benefit if any of the following apply:
- you and your partner have both reached State Pension age
- one of you has reached State Pension age and started claiming Pension Credit (for you as a couple) before 15 May 2019
- you’re in supported, sheltered or temporary housing
If you’ve reached State Pension Age you may also be able to claim Pension Credit.
If you’re in supported, sheltered or temporary housing
You can make a new claim if:
- you’re living in temporary accommodation, such as a B&B arranged by Runnymede Borough Council
- you’re living in a refuge for survivors of domestic abuse
- you’re living in sheltered or supported housing (such as a hostel) which provides you with ‘care, support or supervision’
If you do not get ‘care, support or supervision’ through your supported or sheltered housing, you can apply for Universal Credit to help with housing costs.
If you’re in supported, sheltered or temporary housing, you can apply for Universal Credit to help with other living costs.
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