Housing Benefit

Can I claim Housing Benefit?

What is Housing Benefit?

Housing Benefit can help you pay all or some of your rent if you’re unemployed, on a low income or claiming benefits.

Please note: Housing Benefit is being replaced by Universal Credit (opens in a new tab) for working age people.

 

Who can still claim Housing Benefit?

Housing Benefit is still an option if you are:

• already receiving it
•  of state pension age
• in supported, sheltered, or temporary housing. 

 

If you meet one of these requirements, then Housing Benefit is available to you if you are:

• A council or housing association tenant
• In shared ownership (for the rent part)
• Renting from a private landlord
• Paying rent for mooring a houseboat
• Paying rent for a pitch for a mobile home or caravan

 

You can claim Housing Benefit whether you are:

• Working or unemployed
• Receiving other benefits, tax credits or pensions
• Caring for someone
• Unable to work due to illness or disability
• Retired

 

But you won’t qualify if you have £16,000 or more in savings/assets, unless you're getting Pension Credit Guarantee Credit. 

 

Help with Council Tax

You may also be able to get a Council Tax Reduction

 

Not sure if you are eligible?

Contact us:

• Email: revenue.services@pembrokeshire.gov.uk
• Phone: 01437 764551 (Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.)