How much is housing benefit in Hillingdon?

The actual amount of the cap in Hillingdon is £442.31 if your household is made up of a couple (with or without children) or if you are a lone parent (and the children you have responsibility for live with you).

How much housing benefit can I get in London?

The Local Housing Allowance rates in the City of London are as follows: Shared accommodation rate: £154.19 per week. One bedroom rate: £295.49 per week. Two bedroom rate: £365.92 per week.

Can I get housing benefit in London?

Housing Benefit can help you pay your rent if you’re unemployed, on a low income or claiming benefits. It’s being replaced by Universal Credit. You can only make a new claim for Housing Benefit if either of the following apply: you have reached State Pension age.

What is local authority housing?

Local authority housing (or council housing) is housing you can live in that is owned by your local authority. Your Council will assess your needs and decide if you are high priority. If you are, you can join the housing register, which is a list of people waiting for housing or to be rehoused.

Does Universal Credit include Housing Benefit?

When you make a new claim for Universal Credit your housing costs will usually be paid as part of your Universal Credit payment. At this point you will receive an additional payment of 2 weeks’ worth of Housing Benefit to support you as you move to Universal Credit.

How to contact Housing Benefit and Council Tax Reduction Office?

Housing benefit and council tax reduction: Description: Help with rent and council tax payments for those on a low income: Address: Benefits PO Box 1120 1 Market Street Nelson Lancs BB9 7LJ Email: [email protected]; Telephone: Telephone: (0300) 1231384; Facsimile: (01895) 250 361; Opening hours: Monday 9.30am to 12.30pm

Where can I use the computers in the Hillingdon library?

You can also use the computers for free at any of the Hillingdon libraries (please make sure you ask to be booked onto the computer with the scanner). Please note: Hillingdon libraries can only offer access to computers, there will be no support available to complete applications or scan documents.

Can I still claim Housing Benefit (HB) If I have SDP?

As of 27 January 2021, no new Housing Benefit (HB) claims will be taken for customers in receipt of Severe Disability Premium (SDP). You will instead have to claim Universal Credit (UC) from this date. What happens next? What is Universal Credit?

How can I get help with my housing costs?

If you have claimed universal credit with DWP, you will get help with your housing costs included in your monthly payment. Save/upload photographs or scans of original documents (for example a tenancy agreement or wage slips) to your PC. Select apply now link below and answer our questions.