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Guide to Housing Benefit

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Last updated: 13th May 2011

I’m earning more, can I still get Housing Benefit?

My income has gone up

If you’re getting Housing Benefit and your income goes up, you could get an extra 4 weeks of payments, called Extended Payment of Housing Benefit. Your council will decide if you can get this.

I’m going back to work

Your local council will decide if you can get in-work Housing Benefit. Once your 4 weeks of Extended Housing Benefit has ended, you can move onto in-work Housing Benefit without having to make a new claim.

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  1. 1

    Can I get Housing Benefit?

    Whether you qualify depends on your finances, where you live and how much your rent is.

  2. 2

    How much Housing Benefit can I get?

    Payments depend on whether you're in social housing or rent privately.

  3. 3

    How do I claim Housing Benefit?

    You claim via Jobcentre Plus, the Pension Service or by filling in a claim form.

  4. 4

    I’m earning more, can I still get Housing Benefit?

    You may still get Housing Benefit if you’re earning more, or if you go back to work.

  5. 5

    Glossary - Housing Benefit

    A glossary of terms about Housing Benefit
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