How much Housing Benefit do you get in Glasgow?
Local Housing Allowance Rates: 2020-2021
| BRMA | LHA rate from April 2019 – March 2020 | LHA rates for April 2020 – March 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| Greater Glasgow | ||
| 1 Bedroom Shared | £68.28 | £80.55 |
| 1 Bedroom | £94.82 | £113.92 |
| 2 Bedroom | £120.03 | £149.59 |
What documents do I need for Housing Benefit?
What documents will I need to claim Housing Benefit? When you claim Housing Benefit, you must give your national insurance number and evidence of who you are, for example, a birth certificate or driving licence. You also need to give evidence that you must pay the rent, for example, your rent book or tenancy agreement.
How do I email Housing Benefit?
If you want to tell us about a change or have a query: You can email us at [email protected] or phone us on 0161 234 5003 (Monday to Friday 9am to 6pm).
Can I view my Housing Benefit online?
It is quick and easy to register to manage your Housing Benefit online with ‘My Account’. You will need your Housing Benefit reference number which can be found on your entitlement letter. You will be able to access: a summary of your claim.
How much rent will Universal Credit pay Scotland?
If you pay rent to a local authority, council or housing association you will get your full rent as part of your Universal Credit payment. This will be reduced by 14% if you have one spare bedroom, or 25% if you have 2 or more spare bedrooms.
Can I apply for Housing Benefit on ESA?
If you get benefits like Income Support, income-related Employment and Support Allowance (ESA), income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA) or the guarantee part of Pension Credit, you will get your maximum amount of Housing Benefit, but this will not necessarily cover all of your rent.
Can I get Housing Benefit and Universal Credit?
If you live in supported or sheltered housing you won’t be able to claim housing costs through Universal Credit. Instead you can claim Housing Benefit from your local council. This will be the case even if the rest of your money comes from Universal Credit.
Can I get backdated Housing Benefit?
Can I apply for my claim to be backdated? We can pay Housing Benefit and/or Council Tax Support from an earlier date if you have good cause for not claiming sooner.
Does universal credit include Housing Benefit?
Universal Credit includes a housing element to help with rent. The housing element of Universal Credit replaces Housing Benefit. If you are receiving one of the six benefits listed above and do not have a change in your circumstances, Universal Credit will generally not affect you for the time being.
How do I qualify for Housing Benefit?
To claim Housing Benefit you usually have to: have a low income or be claiming other benefits. be at least 16 years old – if you’ve been in care you’ll need to be at least 18.
Where is my current benefit claim reference?
The claim reference number is on the right hand side of the benefits entitlement letter.
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