Housing Benefit

[Lois22]

Wondering if anyone can help me or has any information.

Prior to falling pregnant I was temping through a recruitment agency and worked p/t as a cleaner. I was meant to be going to work winter season in Austria December - April but I found out I was pregnant. There's currently no temping atm so I am unemployed.

I really need to move out as space in my house is getting crowded and my parents especially my brother are doing my head in. I read online that I'm entitled to £141 a week.

I'm worried if I move out pay the deposit etc can I then claim for benefit? I don't want to move in somewhere, then not be able to get any help.

As soon as baby's here I am going to work again and look for perm, also thinking going back to college 2 evenings a week. It's just I need to move out asap.

Thank you xx

 

[Charlotte-j]

Are you claming income support etc? You can claim them straight away if not working.
You can't claim Housing benefit until you have a house, hope that makes sense xx

 

[caz81]

You need to have found a house & signed a contract before your hb will be paid. It will be paid in areas so you will need first months rent & deposit. Also, until your baby is actually here you will not be entitled to a 2 bedroom rate, they will only pay room in a shared house rate.

 

[Lois22]

What about a 1 bedroom flat?

Xx

 

[caz81]

Do you mean will they pay for a 1 bed flat? No if you are under 35 (which I assume you are?) 1 person just qualifies for a room in a shared house. Once your baby is born you will get the rate for a 2 bedroom flat. The amount paid for each rate depends on your local council, you can check on their website x