To apply for Housing Benefit in Lincoln, you can start an online claim for Housing Benefit and Council Tax Support. Lincoln says to check first whether you’re in a Universal Credit Full Service area, because some people will need to claim Universal Credit instead.
| What you need before you start | Details |
|---|---|
| Check eligibility route | Use the benefits calculator to check whether you’re in a Universal Credit Full Service area |
| Who can claim Housing Benefit | People who pay rent, including private tenants, council tenants, housing association tenants, boarders, lodgers, and people in hostels/bed-and-breakfast accommodation |
| Information to have ready | National Insurance number; bank/building society account details; rent agreement if you have one; savings and capital; income details; details of any other benefits; partner’s details and income if relevant; dependents/non-dependents/boarders/lodgers details and income if relevant; childcare provider details if relevant; council tax account number if you pay council tax; previous Housing Benefit reference number if you’ve claimed before |
| Time needed | 20 to 40 minutes |
| If you can’t finish | You can save the claim and come back to it within 14 days |
You can start here: start your application for housing benefit or apply online.
If you’re in supported or temporary accommodation, or you and your partner are both at State Pension Credit Age, Lincoln says Housing Benefit may still apply. Otherwise, Universal Credit is usually the route for housing costs in a full service area.