As a pensioner, what are the main eligibility requirements to claim housing benefits and what is the savings limit for Council Tax Reduction? Summarize the key conditions for both benefits.
Navigate to the 'Benefits' page. Click on 'Need help with rent?' to access information on housing benefits. Identify the eligibility criteria for pensioners claiming housing benefit. Go back to the 'Benefits' page. Click on 'Need help with council tax?' to access information on Council Tax Reduction. Identify the savings threshold for pensioners applying for Council Tax Reduction. Synthesize the identified eligibility points for both housing benefits and council tax reduction for pensioners.
State the key eligibility criteria for housing benefits for pensioners, including being a pensioner (or in receipt of pension credit), living in temporary accommodation provided/arranged by the council, or living in sheltered housing with a specific type of landlord (county council, charity, non-profit community interest company or housing association providing care and support). State that pensioners applying for Council Tax Reduction must have savings of less than £16,000 (unless receiving pension credit). Clearly differentiate the eligibility criteria for housing benefit and council tax reduction for pensioners in the summary.