Housing allowance

tahirahmed

Im looking for a one bedroom flat for my self

How do I get housing allowance for it

Do I contact a estate agent and tell them I'm on benefits and will get housing allowance how does it work please help

poppy123456

No, you do not claim it from an estate agent.

I see from a previous thread that you’re claiming Universal Credit so help with the rent will be included with that, known as housing element.

If you successfully find some where ti live once you move in you will need to report a change of circumstances by logging into your journal. You will need to provide proof of liability to pay rent such as a tenancy agreement or lodgers agreement.

The only problem you may have is finding a landlord that will accept you as a tenant because you’re claiming benefits.

tahirahmed

Thanks for this

So do I tell an estate agent to find a landlord who is willing to take me as I'm claiming benefits

Or how else does do I do it

poppy123456

You just need to find a landlord that will accept you as a benefit claimant. You can ask letting agents if they have any properties suitable.

tahirahmed

Thank you so much

Jimm_Scope

Let us know how you get on with the house search @tahirahmed

Finding good housing is not easy these days, and estate agents and landlords certainly don't make it easy. You can report any estate agent or landlord who is discriminating against those on benefits.

Shelter goes into it more here: How to challenge DSS discrimination - Shelter England