Rent Allowance And Living Independently with a Disability?

Niamh2389

Hey i was wondering if my name is down for a council house am i entitled to rent allowance or do i still need to be renting for 6 months before i can apply?

And if i am entitled to rent allowance how long will i have to wait?

Im on Disability Allowance for a couple of years now and wanting to make the big move out of home and try live independently. Is that a good enough reason to put my name on the council housing list? i hear it is but just wanna double check.

Thanks

keredern

Niamh2389 wrote: »

Hey i was wondering if my name is down for a council house am i entitled to rent allowance or do i still need to be renting for 6 months before i can apply?

And if i am entitled to rent allowance how long will i have to wait?

Im on Disability Allowance for a couple of years now and wanting to make the big move out of home and try live independently. Is that a good enough reason to put my name on the council housing list? i hear it is but just wanna double check.

Thanks

Hi OP, if you are on the LA housing list for the area in which you wish to rent then, assuming all other criteria is met, you will qualify for a rent supplement!

Best of luck!

dazzlemoo

Hi Niamh,

Yes, as far as I know, if you're on a local housing list and you can prove that you could not afford the total rent by yourself and that you require long-term accommodation, then you will qualify for Rent Allowance.

Don't be afraid to have a chat with your local Community Welfare Officer or Citizen's Advice Centre, who will advise you on your entitlements.

Good on you for making the big move and I wish you all the best.