You can apply for Housing Benefit online with Hounslow. You can start a new application or continue one you’ve already started, and if you’re asked for evidence, you can upload documents online.
| Action | What Hounslow says | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Start a new application | Begin a new Housing Benefit claim online | start your application |
| Continue an existing claim | Pick up an application you have already started | start your application |
| Upload supporting documents | Upload any evidence requested during the application | upload your documents online |
| Ask for a decision review | If you’re unhappy with the outcome, you can ask for a review or revision | ask us to review or revise our decision |
Hounslow says Housing Benefit may help pay all or part of your rent if you’re on a low income and need financial help. It also notes that savings over £16,000 usually mean you won’t qualify, unless you’re 60 or over and getting the guarantee credit of Pension Credit.