Housing benefit claim

• How to claim housing benefit

• Claims must be made in writing on application forms available from us, the Pension Service, or Jobcentre Plus.

• Backdating a housing benefit claim

• Claims can be backdated for people 60 years or over, for a maximum of 3 months from the date a claim was made

• Change of circumstances affecting housing benefit

• You have a legal duty to advise us if you have any changes in circumstances which may affect your benefit.

• Housing benefit appeal

• Housing Benefit is there to help you pay your rent. We want to be sure you are getting all the benefit you are entitled to.