Universal Credit on the Isle of Wight

Universal Credit is a new type of financial support provided by the Department for Work and Pensions, which includes money for your rent, for people of working age who are looking for work or on a low income.

You can no longer apply for Housing Benefit unless you meet one of the following conditions:

• You are a resident in supported exempt accommodation or you have been placed in temporary accommodation by the Isle of Wight Council Homelessness team you must inform Universal Credit of this and make a claim for Housing Benefit with Isle of Wight Council
• You are of state pension credit age, or you're in a couple where both of you have reached state pension credit age.
• If you are receiving the severe disability premium as part of your Jobseekers Allowance income-based, Employment and Support income-related, Income Support or Housing Benefit.