These rules apply to existing claimants. If you are single and do not have an existing housing benefit award, you should likely claim Universal Credit.
If you are single, and living in private rented accommodation then your award will, in most circumstances, be based on the shared accommodation award.
Circumstances where you would be entitled to the one-bedroom rate of Local Housing Allowance:
- you receive the care component of Disability Living Allowance at the middle or higher rate, or the daily living component of Personal Independence Payment
- you are under the age of 22 and have been in care
- you are aged between 25 and 35 and have been in a homeless hostel (for at least three months) that provides support
- you are aged between 25 and 35 and are an ex-offender subject to a Multi-Agency Public Protection Arrangements agreement
You will also be entitled to a higher rate of Local Housing Allowance if you require an overnight carer or have one or more non-dependants.
More information
Contact the Benefits Team
When contacting us about an existing claim, please remember to include your reference number in your email.
Address: Oxford City CouncilPO Box 10
Oxford
OX1 1EN
