As a pensioner, what are the specific eligibility requirements to claim housing benefits on the Hillingdon Council website? Additionally, what is the exact savings limit for pensioners applying for Council Tax Reduction, including any exceptions? Provide these details clearly.
Navigate to the 'Benefits' page on hillingdon.gov.uk. Click on 'Need help with rent?' to find information on housing benefits. Identify and list all eligibility criteria for pensioners claiming housing benefit. Go back to the 'Benefits' page. Click on 'Need help with council tax?' to find information on Council Tax Reduction. Identify the precise savings threshold for pensioners applying for Council Tax Reduction, noting any exceptions. Synthesize the identified eligibility criteria for housing benefits and the savings limit for Council Tax Reduction for pensioners.
State that for housing benefits, pensioners must be a pensioner (or in receipt of pension credit), live in temporary accommodation provided/arranged by the council, or live in sheltered housing where the landlord is a county council, charity, non-profit community interest company or housing association providing care and support. State that for Council Tax Reduction, pensioners must have savings of less than £16,000, unless they are receiving pension credit.