This handbook is free but you'll need to log in to view it. Why do I need to log in? Log in Create account Go to Basic facts 1. What is housing benefit 2. Who is eligible Full-time students Who counts as a full-time student Who can get housing benefit Studying part time 3. Basic rules 4. Amount of benefit Step 1: capital Step 2: maximum rent Discretionary housing payments Step 3: deductions for non-dependants Step 4: getting a means-tested benefit Step 5: not getting a means-tested benefit Step 6: work out your applicable amount Personal allowances Premiums Components Step 7: work out your weekly income Step 8: calculate your housing benefit 5. Claiming housing benefit 6. Challenging a decision 7. Other benefits The benefit cap Passported benefits ← Previous 4. Challenging a decision Next → Basic facts
