You can apply for Housing Benefit in St Helens by completing the council’s claim form online. If you’re eligible, you’ll also need to provide proof of identity, National Insurance number, income, savings, and rent.
| What you need | Details |
|---|---|
| Apply | Apply for Housing Benefit or check if you're entitled |
| Claim route | Complete the claim form |
| Evidence needed | Proof of your identity and your partner’s identity if you have one; National Insurance numbers; proof of all income; proof of savings, investments, stocks, shares or other capital; proof of rent |
A new Housing Benefit claim is only allowed in St Helens if you live in supported/sheltered accommodation, temporary accommodation, or you and your partner have both reached State Pension Credit age. If you don’t fall into one of those groups, the council says you’ll need to claim help with housing costs through Universal Credit instead.