How much housing benefit would I get?

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JillyJolly wrote: »

Thanks all for the replies ,area is Nottingham.

Was seeing some people before to help me with this stuff but they not dealing with my current area now, only in area where I'll move to so cant get help till I move (Due to my disabilities I have difficulty understanding and remembering all this, never mind doing it)

I did look at a one bedroom house today, and I'm interested in this one as its nice (Rare to find one bedroom house also) The rent is £400, would LHA or housing benefit cover all the rent with this?

Sorry for the silly questions and stuff, I just really struggle to get my head round this LHA thing even after google research, can't get professional help again regarding benefits till I move .

If your only entitled to the shared room rate, no.

If you are entitled to the 1 room rate.... very nearly (shortfall of less than £10 a month).

There are circumstances under which a 26 year old could get the 1 bed rate, but I suggest seeking advice from your local Housing Advice service (or even the Council).

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JillyJolly wrote: »

Thanks all for the replies ,area is Nottingham.

Was seeing some people before to help me with this stuff but they not dealing with my current area now, only in area where I'll move to so cant get help till I move (Due to my disabilities I have difficulty understanding and remembering all this, never mind doing it)

I did look at a one bedroom house today, and I'm interested in this one as its nice (Rare to find one bedroom house also) The rent is £400, would LHA or housing benefit cover all the rent with this?

Sorry for the silly questions and stuff, I just really struggle to get my head round this LHA thing even after google research, can't get professional help again regarding benefits till I move .

I have looked up the local housing allowance rates for Nottingham here:

http://www.nottinghamcity.gov.uk/index.aspx?articleid=2865

and it is saying that the 'shared accommodation rate' is £68 per week.

As you are under 35 years old this is the maximum that you will be entitled to.

So your Housing Benefit will be £68 per week (based on the local housing allowance for privately rented accommodation).

If your rent is more than this then you will have to find the extra money yourself from the rest of your benefits.

Are there any cheaper properties for rent as this is a lot of extra money to find each month?

Under 35s are expected to live in a shared house unless they need someone to care for them overnight or have severe disabilities.