Housing benefit on ESA

nadekrkr
nadekrkr Community Member Posts: 27 Connected
in Housing and independent living
How do I get housing benefit on esa? I already receive esa but not sure how to get the housing
benefit element 

thanks

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  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Community Member Posts: 64,375 Championing
    edited April 2023
    ESA doesn't include help for any rent. To claim help with the rent you will need to claim Universal Credit, unless you're living in either supported or temporary housing.

    If you claim UC any Income Related ESA you're claiming will end after 2 weeks. Any contributions based ESA you're claiming will continue but be deducted in full from any UC entitlement.

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