Contents
- Introduction
- Backdated claims
- Calculate and claim housing benefit and council tax reduction
- Change in circumstances
- Council tax reduction review
- How we assess your benefit
- How we assess your savings
- How your benefit is paid
- Local housing allowance rates
- Money coming in to your household
- Pension credit for mixed aged couples
- Reduced housing benefit
- Rent you are charged
- Your personal circumstances
Introduction
Claiming and receiving housing benefit
Who can claim:
- you must usually be resident in the property
- you must occupy the property as your home
- you must be required to pay rent for the property
From 01 July 2026, most working age people can no longer make a new claim for Housing Benefit.
If you need help with your rent, you should apply for Universal Credit Housing Costs through the Department for Work and Pensions.
Single people who have reached pension age, or couples where both have reached pension age, can claim for Pension Age Housing Benefit through North Lanarkshire Council.
People who have not reached pension age, or couples where one or both have not reached pension age, can only receive Housing Benefit if they live in Supported or Temporary Accommodation.
Contact us
North Lanarkshire Council
Head of Financial Solutions
PO Box 9060
Motherwell
ML1 1SH