You can only make a new claim for housing benefit if you:
- are of pension age - you can check your State Pension age, go to the Government website
- live in some types of temporary accommodation
Otherwise, you must claim universal credit instead.
We will usually ask for proof of your rental arrangement to confirm that you have to pay rent for the accommodation you live in, eg written agreement, proof of payments.
Housing benefit cannot help with mortgage payments. Go to the .Gov website for more help with this.
You cannot claim housing benefit if you live the the same property as a close relative.