Housing Benefit and Council Tax Support

Sue Yates, 25 June 2025

People who cannot claim Housing Benefit and or Council tax support

People who cannot claim Housing Benefit and or Council tax support

You cannot claim housing benefit if:

• • You do not pay rent
  • You live at home with your parents
  • You do not live in the house you are claiming for

• You cannot normally receive housing benefit if you or any of your children are related to your landlord.
• You do not fall into the following categories:
  • You and your partner are both state pension credit age. If you are not sure, you can check your state pension age online.
  • You live in temporary or supported accommodation.