Find out how to claim housing benefits for mobile homes; whether you are on a council site, rent a mobile home or own a mobile home.
- You live on a council site
- You rent a mobile home
- You own a mobile home
- Site charges
- Pitch fees
- Mobile home rental
You need to show proof of the charges you pay, like a pitch agreement and/or mobile home rental agreement.
- You can get the housing part of Universal Credit if you are working age and have a low income.
- The amount you get depends on Local Housing Allowance (LHA) rules. This is based on the number of bedrooms and people in your home.
- It may not cover all your rent costs.
- You can only apply for Housing Benefit if you are of pension age.
- If you are moving to a new pitch, you may still get Housing Benefit. You need to tell the housing benefit office at the council.
Find out more information on the Shelter website.
If you are having difficulties, please contact the Friends, Families and Travellers helpline on 01273 234 777. We are open:
- Monday to Friday
- From 10.00am to 4.30pm
- Closed on Bank Holidays