Am I Eligible for Housing Benefit or Universal Credit?

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Am I eligible for Housing Benefit or Universal Credit?

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To determine your eligibility for Housing Benefit or Universal Credit, here’s a breakdown based on your situation:
Eligibility Criteria
Criteria for Housing Benefit Criteria for Universal Credit Not eligible for Universal Credit You or your partner are of working age Have reached State Pension age (or both in a couple) Must be on a low income or out of work Mixed age couple where one has been on Pension Credit since before 15 May 2019 Cannot be receiving any of the benefits replaced by UC Live in supported accommodation or temporary accommodation Must apply if not receiving any existing benefits or having a change in circumstances Savings Limit
If you have more than £16,000 in savings or capital, you're not eligible for Housing Benefit unless you're receiving Pension Credit (Guarantee Credit).
Based on this information, if you meet the requirements for either benefit, you can apply through respective online forms. For Housing Benefit details, visit Housing Benefits. For Universal Credit, you can check your eligibility and apply on the UK Government's Universal Credit page.
If you need any assistance during the application process, consider contacting local welfare advisors or Citizens Advice Scotland for help.

Criteria for Housing Benefit	Criteria for Universal Credit
Not eligible for Universal Credit	You or your partner are of working age
Have reached State Pension age (or both in a couple)	Must be on a low income or out of work
Mixed age couple where one has been on Pension Credit since before 15 May 2019	Cannot be receiving any of the benefits replaced by UC
Live in supported accommodation or temporary accommodation	Must apply if not receiving any existing benefits or having a change in circumstances