If you have ANY PERSON  living with you who is 18 years and over, whether they are family or not, your Housing Benefit could be effected.  This person will be classed as a non-dependant and a deduction may be made from your on going entitlement.

 

 

WHEN DO YOU NEED TO FILL IN A FULL HOUSING BENEFIT APPLICATION FORM?

•  If you are moving home between local authorities 
• A claimant dies and the partner is left in the property
• If you have just come out of employment

If you are already on Housing Benefit everything else is treated as change of circumstance's and evidence will be required.

 

You can find out more information about benefits you may be entitled to at DirectGov's Benefits & Financial Support section.