Universal credit and housing benefit

Msmith1980

Hi 
I'm sadly in the position of going to be needing to claim for universal credit (I believe it's now called) so can I get my full rent paid for me separate to this as housing benefit? My apartment is with housing association and costs £120 per week as it's a new build. But if the 2 benefits are combined and yes full rent is paid how will I survive on whatever left on my benefits as I'm sure it'll not be much money left coz my rent so high!!!! Advice please? 

Caz3121

You can only make a new claim for Housing Benefit if:

• you are State Pension Credit Age or older  (if you have a partner you both need to be of  pensionable age to apply for Housing Benefit)

• the Housing Executive has placed you in temporary accommodation

• you live in supported accommodation (including sheltered housing for older people)

If you don't meet that criteria you would be including some rent help from Universal Credit
https://nihe.gov.uk/Housing-Help/Housing-Benefit/About-Housing-Benefit
Whether your full rent would be covered would depend on the size of the property and your other income

snowmen

Have a look at entitledto.com
Gives you an indication on what and how much you would potentially get.