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Anyone who has to pay rent or council tax for their home can claim. It does not matter if your landlord is a housing association or a private individual or company, you can still claim. Boarders, lodgers, people in hostels and bed and breakfast accommodation can also claim.
If you are living with a member of your immediate family and paying them rent, you cannot claim Housing Benefit or Council Tax Benefit.
You cannot get Housing Benefit or Council tax Benefit if you have over £16,000 savings.
You must be on a low income.
Most students do not qualify for Housing Benefit or Council Tax Benefit, but there are a few exceptions.
For more information, please telephone |Customer Services on 01372 474060.
Alternatively, you can either: -