Hi, my name is Baseball66! Do I have to contact housing benefit?

Baseball66

Hi. Not sure if in right place. But my son is 18 work 23 hours does full time college. I get universal credit pip and child tax credits for him and a 9yr old plus child benefit. Do I have to contact housing benefit

poppy123456

There’s some confusion with the benefits you’re claiming. 

You can’t be claiming UC and Tax credits at the same time, it’s one or the other. 

If it’s UC you’re claiming then help with your rent will be housing element, which is part of UC. It will only be housing benefit if you’re living in either temporary or supported housing. 

Either way, him working will not affect your benefits because he’s still a full time student. If he remains in full time education and you’re claiming UC this will end on 1st September following his 19th birthday. 

Hannah_Alumni

Hello @Baseball66

Welcome to the community! How are you keeping?

As Poppy has said there is some confusion over your query, but I hope her answer has been able to help? I have popped your post into our Benefits and Financial Support section for now