You can only make a claim for housing benefit if you:
- live in supported/exempt accommodation such as a homelessness hostel, a refuge, sheltered housing or accommodation which includes care, support or supervision
- are a pensioner (if you do have a partner who is under pension age, you have to be in continuous receipt of Pension Credit)
- or your partner get a benefit that includes a severe disability premium, or if the benefit ended in the last month, continue to be eligible for a severe disability premium.
- live in temporary accommodation provided by the council
Find out if you are eligible for Housing Benefit and apply online
If you are not eligible for housing benefit you will need to claim Universal Credit.