Rented Flat Options on PIP

HiDe_X_JP

Hi, I'm looking to move out of my step father's house and into a rented flat... I'm just looking for some advice on what my options are? I claim ESA and PIP. Thanx

calcotti

If you want to claim help with rent you will have to claim Universal Credit.

That will end any income based ESA. Any contribution based ESA will continue but will be deducted from the UC.

The amount of help with rent you can get will be capped at the one bedroom Local Housing Allowance for the postcode you rent in.
https://lha-direct.voa.gov.uk/Search.aspx

HiDe_X_JP

calcotti said:

If you want to claim help with rent you will have to claim Universal Credit.

That will end any income based ESA. Any contribution based ESA will continue but will be deducted from the UC.

The amount of help with rent you can get will be capped at the one bedroom Local Housing Allowance for the postcode you rent in.
https://lha-direct.voa.gov.uk/Search.aspx

I think it's still Housing benefit in my area not Universal Credit 

calcotti

HiDe_X_JP said:

I think it's still Housing benefit in my area not Universal Credit 

No. Unless you will be living in Supported Accommodation you cannot claim Housing Benefit anywhere.
https://www.gov.uk/housing-benefit

You can only make a new claim for Housing Benefit if either of the following apply:

• you have reached State Pension age

• you’re in supported, sheltered or temporary housing