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The Isle of Wight rollout dates for Universal Credit Full Service
The Isle of Wight rollout dates for Universal Credit Full Service are due to commence on the Island on 6 June 2018 for Newport Jobcentre and 24 October 2018 for Ryde Jobcentre. Universal Credit is a new benefit to support those working and on a low income or those out of work which includes Housing Costs to help with rent.
In order to prepare yourselves and any of your tenants who could be affected, links to the latest information, guidance and forms which can be used when dealing with the Department for Works and Pensions (DWP) are available at www.gov.uk and then through this website searching Universal Credit and then landlords.
Any new claims for Housing Benefit will not be taken for those claiming from Newport Jobcentre after the 6 June unless the person is in one of the eligible groups for Housing Benefit below:
Housing Benefit can still be claimed if you are in an eligible group and meet any of the following conditions:
· If you are a resident in supported exempt accommodation you must inform Universal Credit of this and make a claim for Housing Benefit with the Isle of Wight Council, at once
· If you have reached State Pension Credit age
· You are receiving Contribution-based Jobseeker's Allowance with no Universal Credit top up
· You are receiving Contribution-related Employment and Support Allowance with no Universal Credit top up
· You have three or more children and have been advised to claim Tax Credit after 6 June 2018 for Newport Jobcentre and 24 October 2018 for Ryde Jobcentre
If your tenant is liable for Council Tax then they need to make a claim for Local Council Tax Support with the Isle of Wight Council, at once.
For existing claimants their Housing Benefit will continue until their claim is transferred to Universal Credit. Once a person claims Universal Credit, Housing Benefit ends and all queries should then be referred to the DWP.
