You apply for Housing Benefit online, and Swindon only accepts new claims if you’re of state pension age or living in supported accommodation. If you’re working age and not in supported accommodation, Swindon says you should apply for Universal Credit instead.
| What to do | Details | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Apply for Housing Benefit | Use the online claim form; it has a save facility so you can come back to it later | Apply for Housing Benefit |
| Get help with a benefit claim | Call the Housing Benefit service on 0345 3022316 | Get help to make a benefit claim |
If you’re unsure whether you’re eligible, Swindon’s guidance is clear that new Housing Benefit claims are for state pension age claimants or people in supported accommodation only.