People under the qualifying age for Pension Credit can claim for help through Income Support or Jobseeker’s Allowance (income-based) or Employment and Support Allowance (income-related).
If you are under pension age there is a waiting period of 39 weeks before you qualify for help. The calculator shows your entitlement including any help with mortgage payments you are entitled to.
If you claim income-based Jobseekers Allowance between 5 January 2009 and 5 April 2018 there is likely to be a two year limit on the help you get with your housing costs. This time limit does not apply to any other benefits (Income Support, Pension Credit or income-related Employment and Support Allowance).
There is also a limit on the outstanding mortgage that can be claimed for of £100,000 or £200,000. This varies according to whether you fall under 'new' or 'old' rules. The limit on the outstanding mortgage does not apply if the loan was used to adapt a home or if a house move was necessary to meet the special needs.
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