Housing Benifit! Husband with 'no access to public funds'

[parvin86]

Hi all!
I hope someone can help me.

I am 24 years old and a British citizen. My husband is 25 and Bangladeshi citizen with 'Leave to Remain'. His visa/Biometric Residency permits states 'NO PUBLIC FUNDS'.

I am currently not working and he works part time and only earns £95pw.

We are currently living with my family and want to move out as soon as possible, but can't without help.

Can I apply for Housing Benifit?

If yes can we get the couple amount (upto £162 a week)?

Or will it just be based on me? Because if it is, I am only eligible for the shared accomodation amount which is only upto £60pw as I am under 25.

Please help! I would really appreciate help from someone in the same situation as me.

[Greenie]

No you can't claim the couples amount you can only claim the amount you would get if you were single.

You can make a joint claim for tax credits though if he is working more than 16 hours a week or you can find work.