Do pensioners get free rent?

If you get the Guarantee Credit part of Pension Credit, your income and savings aren't taken into account – so you may get your rent paid in full by Housing Benefit.
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How much rent can a pensioner claim?

Maximum housing benefit is 100% of the eligible rent that you pay after services such as heating, lighting, water rates and non dependant charges are taken out. If you pay rent to a private landlord, we may not be able to pay benefit on the full rent if it is too expensive or the accommodation is too large.
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What are pensioners entitled to for free?

a free TV licence if you're aged 75 or over. help with NHS dental treatment, glasses and transport costs for hospital appointments, if you get a certain type of Pension Credit. help with your heating costs through the Warm Home Discount Scheme.
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Do you have to pay rent when you get State Pension?

If you are looking to rent from either a private landlord or a housing association, if you are not blessed with large savings or a well paying workplace pension you may find that your state pension leaves you on a low income. If this is the case then you may be able to claim housing benefit to help pay your rent.
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What happens when you retire and can't pay rent?

If your pension doesn't quite cover your living costs as a renter, it's worth looking into any government benefits you might be eligible for. This could be: Housing Benefit - a payment to help cover rent payments for low income individuals; or. Pension Credit - a benefit for low-income retirees.
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How To Get Free Rent From The Government? - CountyOffice.org

Is rent free when you retire?

If you're on a low income in retirement and have reached state pension age, you could be eligible to get housing benefit. It's means-tested, so there are a few important factors that'll affect how much you may receive. Your total savings, who you live with, and the amount of rent you pay are some of these factors.
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Will I still get housing benefit when I get my pension?

You can make a new claim for Housing Benefit if you're State Pension age or over. If you have a partner, you can only usually make a new claim for Housing Benefit when you both reach State Pension age.
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Is housing benefit being abolished for pensioners?

Housing benefit for rent is being gradually replaced by: State Pension Credit (SPC) for pension age claimants though there are no firm plans currently in place to introduce this. Universal Credit (UC) for working age claimants.
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How much does the government say a single pensioner needs to live on?

The PLSA's latest figures, released in February 2025, show that a single person will now need £13,400 a year to achieve the minimum living standard. They would need £31,700 a year for moderate, and £43,900 a year for a comfortable lifestyle, which includes a two week holiday in Europe and several UK mini breaks.
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What is classed as low income for pensioners?

Your weekly income is less than £182.60 if you are single, or £278.70 for couples.
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What do old age pensioners get free?

It includes electricity and gas allowances and a Free Television Licence. It is paid to people over 70 and to people under 70 in some circumstances. The Living Alone Increase is a supplementary payment for people on social welfare pensions who are living alone.
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What benefits can I claim if I only have a State Pension?

Your pension may not be the only income you have to live on when you start getting your State Pension. You may be entitled to other benefits and payments once you leave work and this can include help with heating costs, medication, or even housing.
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How much money does the government give pensioners?

The full rate of the new State Pension is £230.25 per week in the 2025-26 financial year (between April and April) but you may get more or less, depending on your National Insurance (NI) record.
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How much is my eligible rent?

Your eligible rent is the amount used to calculate your Housing Benefit claim. It's your actual rent plus any service charges you have to pay (such as for lift maintenance or a communal laundry) but not things like heating or water costs for your home.
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How much savings can a pensioner have in the bank in the UK?

There isn't a savings limit for Pension Credit. However, if you have over £10,000 in savings, this will affect how much you receive. If you're a mixed-age couple (meaning only one of you is over State Pension age), you normally have to claim Universal Credit until you've both reached State Pension age.
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How do pensioners afford rent?

They may have retired on a good private/company pension, are entitled to a full state pension and have saving/investments which earn interest and dividends. Also if it's a council property then the rent will be affordable and they won't have the ongoing maintenance overheads of private owners.
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Does a pensioner have to pay council tax?

All local councils use the same Council Tax Reduction scheme for people over State Pension, but the scheme for people below State Pension age can vary between councils. Contact your local council to find out which scheme they use.
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How much money can you have in the bank and still claim benefits in the UK?

live in the UK. be aged 18 or over (there are some exceptions if you're 16 to 17) be under State Pension age. have £16,000 or less in money, savings and investments.
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How do I claim Housing Benefit if I am a pensioner?

You can apply for Housing Benefit as part of your Pension Credit application. Apply for Pension Credit online or contact the Pension Service to claim. The Pension Service will send details of your claim for Housing Benefit to your council.
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Do pensioners have to pay the bedroom tax?

Most pension age people are not affected by the bedroom tax. But your universal credit could go down if your partner is below pension age and you claim as a couple.
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Can I get Pension Credit if I get full State Pension?

Pension Credit is separate from your State Pension. You can get Pension Credit even if you have other income, a pension, savings or own your own home.
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What extra benefits can I claim as a pensioner?

If you get Attendance Allowance, you could get extra Pension Credit, Housing Benefit or Council Tax Reduction. You may also be entitled to: Help with health costs.
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Is the State Pension enough to live on?

Most people get a State Pension from the government, which covers your basic needs. To give you a decent standard of living, it's a good idea to save some extra money in a pension fund. How much you'll need to put away for your pension depends on: what you can afford to save.
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How much is State Pension going up in 2025?

The triple lock guarantees that the state pension rises each year in line with either inflation, wage increases or 2.5% - whichever is the highest. It meant the state pension rose by 4.1% in April 2025.
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