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Working full time - Can i claim housing benefit?

Hi Guys

Just another question about claiming benefits. Me and my wife have ILR and have 2 kids both have British citizenship.
I am working full time and my salary is 28k. My wife is not working as the little one is too young right now
I am privately renting a 2 bed apartment and the rent is £1100/month. with the 2 kids and some credit card payments, it is quite difficult to pay the bills and rent all in one pay
Can i get any assistance from the Brent Council towards my rent? I am receiving child benefit for the first child and have recently applied for the 2nd one.

Please advise

Thanks and Regards

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  • Dunroamin
    Dunroamin Posts: 16,908 Forumite
    Debt and other outgoings aren't relevant when claiming means tested benefits.
  • I can't be sure but I would say you wouldn't be entitled to housing benefit. You are on a good wage and they won't take into account your out goings, your debts are not their problem.

    I could be wrong though and would be interested in hearing other people's opinions.
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