Rented Flat Options on PIP

HiDe_X_JP
HiDe_X_JP Community Member Posts: 16 Connected
edited June 2022 in Housing and independent living
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

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  • calcotti
    calcotti Community Member Posts: 9,999 Championing
    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
    HiDe_X_JP Community Member Posts: 16 Connected
    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
    calcotti Community Member Posts: 9,999 Championing
    edited June 2022
    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’re in supported, sheltered or temporary housing

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