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  Who can claim
 
  Housing Benefit is available if:

  • you pay rent
  • your income, savings and investments are below a certain amount
Usually, you are not eligible for Housing Benefit if you:

  • have savings of over £16,000
  • you live in the home of a close relative
  • you are a full-time student (unless you're disabled or have children)
Council Tax Benefit is available if
  • you are liable to pay council tax
  • your income, savings and investments are below a certain amount
Usually, you are not eligible for Council Tax Benefit if you
  • have savings over £16,000
 


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