Hi, my name is sunny1234! Retiring in December, how soon should I claim for housing benefit?

sunny1234

Hi i am on universal credit and work part time and I retire Dec , how soon can I claim for housing benifit ; or how do I find out how much help I will be entitled to , I know I will not be entitled to pension credit as I will be approx £5.00 over !!!!!!!! As I am stressing about it at the moment . Please can you give some advice , I have made phone calls but nobody will give me much advice . Thank you

Kimi87

You can claim for Housing Benefit once you reach state pension age.

You'll also need to inform UC that you've reached spa.

You can use a benefits calculator to estimate your entitlement, filling out the details as if you were already retired.

https://www.gov.uk/benefits-calculators

Or try a local welfare rights organisation.

https://advicefinder.turn2us.org.uk/

sunny1234

hi Thankyou for getting g back so quick appreciate it 🌻