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AndrewHall
AndrewHall Community member Posts: 248 Pioneering
in Benefits and financial support
Hi,  I am on claiming housing element of the UC and on standards of each component of PIP.
Can I claim housing benefit and council tax support from the Council and cancel the housing element?
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  • TheManFromLondon
    TheManFromLondon Community member Posts: 268 Pioneering
    edited April 22
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    Unfortunately you can not go back to Legacy Benefits once on UC, neither claim these benefits under a new  claim.

    I thought I have heard of an exception of that rule in one of the two cases, but I cant find anything about it. However it seems here its just some kind of preference and that would not be allowed.

    Keep in mind that housing element and child element are not affected by sanctions (sanctions will not be taken off these) if thats your concern?

    Council tax support is always with the council and separate to the UC.
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  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Community member Posts: 54,724 Disability Gamechanger
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    TheManFromLondon said:


    I thought I have heard of an exception of that rule in one of the two cases, but I cant find anything about it. However it seems here its just some kind of preference and that would not be allowed.


    The only exception for working age people is if you're either living in supported or temporary housing. Otherwise as you advised, it no longer exists for new claims. See link. https://england.shelter.org.uk/housing_advice/benefits/housing_benefit_in_refuges_hostels

    In some cases housing element is more generous than housing benefit was. 
    I would appreciate it if members wouldn't tag me please. I have all notifcations turned off and wouldn't want a member thinking i'm being rude by not replying.
    If i see a question that i know the answer to i will try my best to help.
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