Can i get help with my rent?

sun69uk

Hi all i am working full time on a low wage of £6.70p a hour and live on my own private renting..

my months take home is just under £800.

By the time my rent, council tax, gas, electric and water are paid im left with next to nothing to live, Am i entitled to any help and if so where do i find out about it.

Thanks

Darren

briona

sun69uk wrote: »

Hi all i am working full time on a low wage of £6.70p a hour and live on my own private renting..

my months take home is just under £800.

By the time my rent, council tax, gas, electric and water are paid im left with next to nothing to live, Am i entitled to any help and if so where do i find out about it.

Thanks

Darren

Hi Darren,

These are not exactly rent-related but should help to increase your income.

Depending on your age and the hours you work, you may be eligible to claim Working Tax Credits (WTC). If you have no children and/or are not disabled, you need to over be 25 years old and working at least 30hrs pw. For more information, see: http://www.adviceguide.org.uk/index/life/benefits/benefits_and_tax_credits_for_people_in_work.htm#working_tax_credit

Depending on your housing situation, e.g., whether you live alone or you a rent a room in a shared house, you may be eligible for the Single Person's Council Tax Discount. For more information see: http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/HomeAndCommunity/YourlocalcouncilandCouncilTax/CouncilTax/DG_10037422

Alternatively there's Council Tax Benefit, which I know little about so will have to leave it to more knowledgeable posters to explain. For information see: http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/MoneyTaxAndBenefits/BenefitsTaxCreditsAndOtherSupport/On_a_low_income/DG_10018923

Hope that helps.

Briona

chezzers

Depending on where you live, you may also be entitled to Local Housing Allowance (LHA) - check your local government website, there's usually a calculator in the housing section.