Housing benefit universal credit

belinda_1345

just been offered a property as I’m homeless duty. If I pay a month upfront but I’m on uc and lwrca rewarded how do I claim the help with rent etc I’m really confused

OverlyAnxious

Hi,

On the day that you move in, you need to make a change of circumstances for your housing situation on your online journal. (Or via phone if it's a phone-only claim).

You will need to provide evidence of the tenancy agreement if private renting. Or your landlord will confirm with UC if it's council/housing association.

Housing Element will then be included with your next UC statement, and paid at the same time as your usual UC payment.

belinda_1345

so I have to find the money to pay the first month in advance is that correct thank you I’m so worried it is a council property from my council

Kimi87

Yes if you are required to pay a month in advance, you will need to pay.

A Discretionary Housing Payment may be possible:

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/claiming-discretionary-housing-payments/claiming-discretionary-housing-payments

durhamjaide2001

I'm so sorry to hear about your circumstances we are all here to try and help

belinda_1345

thank you so much it’s hard when you have a lot of struggles in life thank you for understanding x