Am I Eligible to Make a New Housing Benefit Claim?

To determine your eligibility for a new Housing Benefit claim, you need to meet certain criteria. You can claim Housing Benefit if you:

• Pay rent
• Are on a low income or currently receive benefits
• Have savings below £16,000

However, new claims for Housing Benefit are restricted to:

• Pensioners (both members of a couple must have reached state pension age)
• Individuals in specified accommodation
• Those placed in temporary accommodation by Medway Council

If you're not eligible for Housing Benefit, you might look into claiming Universal Credit for housing assistance. Here's a quick summary of the eligibility conditions:

If you believe you qualify, you can apply online for Housing Benefit.