Robin Burden answered
When you're receiving unemployment benefits, you may also be eligible for housing benefits to help you pay for accommodation.
Paying for your rent when you're unemployed There are a couple of factors that will affect what kind of benefits you can receive.
In the UK, unemployment benefits are usually not enough to cover the cost of private renting, so there are a couple of things you can do to help with rent payments.
Housing benefit and council tax benefit is paid out after your local council evaluates your circumstances.
You'll basically be awarded an amount based on your income, and your basic housing requirements.
There are a number of restrictions that apply to housing benefit (for example being a full-time student might mean you're ineligible) so I'd recommend doing some research into the criteria you'll need to meet before you fill out an application.
You may also qualify for a council house (subsidized housing), although the waiting list for this type of accommodation is very long.
For information on housing help, you can visit the DirectGov website, and The Citizen's Advice Beaureau is also a good source of information on this types of issue.
Paying for your rent when you're unemployed There are a couple of factors that will affect what kind of benefits you can receive.
In the UK, unemployment benefits are usually not enough to cover the cost of private renting, so there are a couple of things you can do to help with rent payments.
Housing benefit and council tax benefit is paid out after your local council evaluates your circumstances.
You'll basically be awarded an amount based on your income, and your basic housing requirements.
There are a number of restrictions that apply to housing benefit (for example being a full-time student might mean you're ineligible) so I'd recommend doing some research into the criteria you'll need to meet before you fill out an application.
You may also qualify for a council house (subsidized housing), although the waiting list for this type of accommodation is very long.
For information on housing help, you can visit the DirectGov website, and The Citizen's Advice Beaureau is also a good source of information on this types of issue.
